Why go to all that trouble when it’s possible for you to just buy [X]?

Its such a common refrain when it comes to money-saving tricks, most of us assume its common sense.

If youre looking for a better reason to stay frugal, make it an exercise in creativity.

As personal finance blog Frugalwoods points out, there are more benefits to practicing frugality than simply saving money.

In some cases, this might mean finding clever ways to decorate.

In others, it might mean working out your own low-budget solution to a problem.

All of those situations, though, require creative, atypical thought to deal with.

If youre looking for a creative boost, try solving a problem without spending money.

11 Benefits of Frugality That Have Nothing To Do With Money| Frugalwoods viaRockstar Finance

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