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If our columnist were a cartoon character, she would be Scrooge McDuck. Her frugality not only gives her exciting dinners, but also a more fulfilling life.
When I need something new, like an electric toothbrush for example, I don’t just buy any. No. First I read all the test results and when I have made up my mind, I look for the cheapest one on a price comparison portal. It takes time, but at least I can be sure that I haven’t paid too much and that I won’t regret my purchase.
I’m a bargain hunter, but I don’t enjoy shopping in malls at all – on the contrary. I’m always happy when I’m outside again. I prefer to order everything online if I really need something. Except food. I’ll get them in the store.
But of course not before I’ve checked online what’s on offer. And then I’m totally flexible. I just take what is currently available cheaply. This has the pleasant side effect that we eat very varied and cooking is never boring.
About the author: Marianne Siegenthaler
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Marianne Siegenthaler is a freelance journalist, copywriter and book author. In her column she takes a close look at the big and small, the weird and beautiful, the important and funny topics of everyday life – sometimes critical, sometimes ironic, sometimes with a wink. She is married, has a grown daughter and lives on Lake Zurich. www.texterei.ch
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Avarice is not cool
What nobody can blame me, however, is avarice towards others. On the contrary. I’m very generous there. When I go shopping with my daughter, my credit card is in my hand. And if my husband wants some expensive part for his motorcycle – no problem.
Non-profit institutions receive regular financial support, and of course I never leave the house without money, so as not to be on anyone’s pockets.
Ever heard of frugalism?
For me personally, however, I only buy things that I need. If not, no matter how cheap it is, I’m not interested in it. And so it is very easy for me to refrain from consuming.
Live frugally, spend little money and still – or perhaps because of that – be happy and satisfied: I’m not alone in this. There’s even a word for it: frugalism.
The movement comes from America, of course, and its followers appreciate its simple but fulfilling life. Book author Michael Robert (“100 Tips for Frugalists”) sums up very succinctly how one simply lives frugally:
«Do not waste, consume little, only buy what you need, do not buy junk, pollute and pollute our beautiful planet as little as possible. Complete.”
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