Spend Time vs. Saving Money Spending Time vs. Saving Money . The Challenge I am a second-year graduate student who is interested in being frugal. However, I have to put my studies first and comparison shopping, cutting coupons, etc. A lot of the store brands, even off brands are as good or better than regular brands. Everyone sticks with some name brand items but you can afford those with the other savings.
Most libraries have a large video selection now.
If you are patient, you are likely to see a movie recently released on video. Also, CD-roms, books on tape and magazines in addition to good old books. These are usually as cheap or cheaper than a video if viewed by 2 people. It reduces impulse buying because you can look at an item forever before the actual purchase. Phone in order from catalog, pick up and if it doesn't workt they take it back with full refund.