What's the MOST EXPENSIVE thing you've given up for frugality? - Page 2

wisebet · 06-26-2009, 08:57 AM

I gave up cigarettes, which saves me thousands. Part frugal, part health.

walletwise · 07-07-2009, 06:10 PM

We gave up a second car. The insurance was sky high, and the cost of gas and upkeep was also eating a hole in our budget. Its been a year, and we hardly notice it anymore since we've learned to work around it.

walletwise · 07-07-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeZee

I am frugal except when it comes to these things....you need quality:
1) Good Doctor and Dentist
2) Car Insurance
3) Toilet Paper - Am I right?

I totally agree with the toilet paper thing. The cheap stuff does not cut it.

The Zoo · 07-10-2009, 10:27 AM

I gave up expensive wine. My husband and I used to collect and we no longer do and have been drinking what's in our cellar. Also gave up the wine cellar we rented. Probably have saved tons of money this way. Haven't given up wine though

MoneyMagnets · 07-26-2009, 12:47 AM

I gave up my car.

When I sat down and worked out how much it cost me against how much I actually used it, it simply didn't make sense to keep it. So we part exchanged my car for a Ute (utility vehicle for those not in Australia

) so that my husband could expand his gardening business without having to go into debt for it. He's now fully booked and loving it.

popcornannie · 07-26-2009, 05:09 PM

i gave up my phone

Gootsy · 07-26-2009, 05:37 PM

I've always been pretty frugal.

I guess I've given up buying books (or at least reduced the ones I buy to only the absolute best like tightwade gazzette (sp?_)). 6 or 7 years ago I'd spend 60+ bucks a month on books.

I've also cut my video rental spending a lot. 3 years ago I'd spend 20 bucks or so renting movies.

1 year ago I stopped buying my cafe mocha every time I went to the grocery store/malls.

Maybe tweaked my eating out a bit. But still not that drastic a change. 4 years ago there was a great sushi place that delivered. I've moved since, and no good sushi places nearby that make deliveries, so trimmed my sushi spending considerably... Mmmmmm sushi.

07-07-2009, 06:10 PM	#12
walletwise Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	We gave up a second car. The insurance was sky high, and the cost of gas and upkeep was also eating a hole in our budget. Its been a year, and we hardly notice it anymore since we've learned to work around it. __________________ Visit Wallet Wise for hot deals, budget tips, coupon match-ups and frugal living.

07-26-2009, 12:47 AM	#15
MoneyMagnets Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Australia Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I gave up my car. When I sat down and worked out how much it cost me against how much I actually used it, it simply didn't make sense to keep it. So we part exchanged my car for a Ute (utility vehicle for those not in Australia ) so that my husband could expand his gardening business without having to go into debt for it. He's now fully booked and loving it. __________________ Money-Magnets.Net - we teach you how to achieve your financial goals.

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wisebet Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I gave up cigarettes, which saves me thousands. Part frugal, part health.

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The Zoo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	I gave up expensive wine. My husband and I used to collect and we no longer do and have been drinking what's in our cellar. Also gave up the wine cellar we rented. Probably have saved tons of money this way. Haven't given up wine though

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popcornannie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	i gave up my phone

07-26-2009, 05:37 PM	#17
Gootsy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (25)	I've always been pretty frugal. I guess I've given up buying books (or at least reduced the ones I buy to only the absolute best like tightwade gazzette (sp?_)). 6 or 7 years ago I'd spend 60+ bucks a month on books. I've also cut my video rental spending a lot. 3 years ago I'd spend 20 bucks or so renting movies. 1 year ago I stopped buying my cafe mocha every time I went to the grocery store/malls. Maybe tweaked my eating out a bit. But still not that drastic a change. 4 years ago there was a great sushi place that delivered. I've moved since, and no good sushi places nearby that make deliveries, so trimmed my sushi spending considerably... Mmmmmm sushi.