Forced Frugality: Applying Lockdown Life Lessons to Reach FI Faster

We all had to make numerous sacrifices and changes in our regular lives, most of them involuntary and out of necessity. And many of them saved us money.

Some of the things we gave up may be gone for good, or we may realize they’re not as important as we thought they were.

The restaurants that are still around will need your business more than ever. But it’s possible you won’t need them as much as you once thought you did, or at least not as often.

Changes in Dining

Road tripping became more appealing than flying. Driving also happens to be the more frugal way to travel as a family.

Changes in Travel

If you are among the millions who worked from home more than before, that change may become permanent or be a more viable option in the future.

Changes in Transportation

I have no doubt you’re saving money on hair care now, and you can probably carry some of those savings forward in perpetuity.

Changes in Hair Care

Instead of laser tag at the local mall or pizza joint, you play games of actual tag in a neighborhood park.

Changes in Family Fun

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