12 Websites To Help You Live Frugally

The word “frugal” may have a negative connotation to some, but living frugally isn’t about counting pennies and living with less. It’s about finding the best deal, comparing choices and being smart with your money.

If you’re interested in learning how to be a bit more frugal, we’ve got twelve websites that can help you begin your journey:

Cheap Cooking
Forget fast food – learn how to make your own delicious meals on a budget!

Frugal Village
Your best resource for advice on being frugal in all areas of your life.

GasBuddy.com
Check the prices of gas at all the stations in your area to find the best deal.

TripAdvisor
Use TripAdvisor to make sure you’re getting the best deal on your hotel – and also to make sure your room is worth the price.

RetailMeNot
Never pay full price again! This website has coupons available for most retail stores.

CurrentCodes.com
This site features coupon codes for a wide variety of online retailers.

CoolSavings
Use your zip code to search for coupons that are available for retail stores in your area.

The Grocery Game
This site keeps you in the know when it comes to local deals. The Grocery Game gives you a list of deals at grocery stores in your area, so you always know where to get the best price.

Woot
Woot’s main purpose is to feature a single great deal every day, but they also have specific deals for a variety of interests, from tech to sports and even wine!

Groupon
Groupon offers great daily deals from local businesses, and is an excellent resource for getting things on the cheap.

Amazon Goldbox
Amazon posts a “daily deal” and also has “lightning deals” that change more frequently. They even have smaller savings on items tailored specifically to your account.

LivingSocial
Similar to Groupon, LivingSocial is a local marketplace that provides a number of deals from local businesses. You’ll find deals on anything from unique products and weekend excursions to one-of-a kind events or exclusive gourmet dinners and family aquarium outings.

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