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Another way that coupons are great is for restaurants. You can often find coupons that are valid during certain times of the day that will make it worthwhile to eat out by yourself or with someone else. Not only will you be saving money, but you can also enjoy your time out and take a break from always having to cook frugal meals for yourself.

Promotional Periods

There are many people out there who see something they want, and immediately purchase it. But if you are trying to live the frugal lifestyle, than its best to find things that you want and then find the perfect time to buy them. This may mean waking up at 3 a.m. on Black Friday to get great deals, but that is sometimes what must be done; by waiting to buy things that you want (rather than that which you need immediately), then you can save a lot of money and still get the great things that make you happy.

Transportation

Unless you work from home or have someone chauffeuring you around, you are going to need a method of transportation to get places. However, this doesn’t mean buying a gas-guzzling truck that won’t get you more than a handful of miles per tank. When you buy your car, make sure that it’s not only a good price up-front, but also that it will remain a wise investment over the course of its lifespan. Good gas millage, cheap insurance and a reliable car company are all valuable things to consider when purchasing your next vehicle. A bit of an investment up front may play large dividends over the course of 10 or more years.