How frugal can you be?
Could you get by with half of what a typical American has?
So much so, in fact, we wanted to take it even further.
Could you get by onhalfof half what a typical American has a Quarter-Normal Challenge?
Lets look at what that would mean.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
We have good news for frugal living folks: All of these expenses vary.
Even at a quarter-normal price, you’ve got the option to get a pretty decent pre-owned vehicle.
To save even more in the long-run, check out our list of themost- and least-expensive cars to maintain.
And if you dont like haggling, here arefive strategies to help you save money on your next car.
Because of need-based grants, colleges likePrinceton or Harvard might actually be more affordable than you think.
Or apply to one of thesenine schools that will cover your entire tuition.
Save Money on Your Wedding
To start, the average cost of a wedding isup for debate.
You shouldnt feel like youre skimping if you dont pony up a years salary to celebrate your matrimony.
We even have a trick to help you getNetflix for free, so you dont have to sacrifice entertainment!
For other utilities, try these23 creative ways to slash your utility bills.
We even have four ways tosave on your water billevery time you flush the toilet.
Or you could trypeeing in the showerto squeeze out a few extra dollars in savings.
Its quite a challenge!
We know one Penny Hoarder who pays just$30 per month using Google Fi.
But you’ve got the option to do better than that.
Buy your phone from FreedomPop, and yourmonthly plan will be FREE.
Your Turn
Are you up to the challenge?
Tell us how you save money on these common expenses.
Good luck, Penny Hoarders!
Sources:
Dana Sitar (@danasitar) is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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