Don't "google" don't use traditional thought... I want to know your own personal definition of "frugal".
2007-10-14 00:44:57 · 10 answers · asked by voivod 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics
Cheapo!
2007-10-14 00:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by crankyissues 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Going a bit more than wisely with money/resources. My father always used to say he was "frugal" but I took it as being a little on the stingy side. Probably it means careful budgeting and making wise use of your income and assets.
2007-10-14 00:48:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Restraining your spending today so you can provide for unexpected financial problems in the future. Frugal people are pessimist.
2007-10-14 03:17:55 · answer #3 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is living below your means, saving money, re-using items so that you make them last longer. Keeping your buying to a minimum.
It is about being money-wise without hurting others, but leading a quality life that works for you and your family.
2007-10-14 12:12:34 · answer #4 · answered by DMC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tinker & Eva have it right. It doesn't necessarily mean that you're cheap, just careful. There are people who are both, however!
To me I think it means using your resources carfefully, shopping for the best bargains, and not doing any impulse buying.
2007-10-14 00:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by N L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stingy
2007-10-14 00:53:12 · answer #6 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not being gluttonous, onty taking what you need
http://blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2007/05/15/is-there-a-friction-between-moneysaving-and-shopping/
2007-10-14 01:00:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it basically means careful with money
or cheap in other words
2007-10-14 00:52:58 · answer #8 · answered by angelindisguise94 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheap.
-Em
2007-10-14 00:47:36 · answer #9 · answered by emeraldseye 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
using your time and resourses wisely :^)
2007-10-14 00:48:18 · answer #10 · answered by tinker 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋