It simply means managing your money or income smartly. You need to know your savings and your daily, weekly, and yearly expenses to make better decisions on how your money is spent.
Can you buy a new appliances? or perhaps a new car or new shoes? By having a frugal budget you'll identify what you can afford and you can't afford.
With this lifestyle you will have to stretch your money and getting the best deals on everything you spend. You will have to spend time searching in thrift stores, yard sales, clearance racks and barter boards until you find what you want at a price that you can afford.
Frugal Living can help you get out of debt or save money for your education or your childrens education.