Money Saving Pop Quiz. How Frugal Are You?
January 28, 2007
If you called into the Suze Orman show and she asked if you were frugal how would you answer? Below are some questions that can help you figure out how thrifty you really are.
Meals
Do you bring your lunch or go out to eat? Do you take home leftovers or leave them on the plate? Do you buy store brand or name brand at the grocery store? Do you buy food from vending machines?
Transportation
Do you take public transportation or drive your own vehicle? Do you combine multiple trips into one to save on gas? Does your vehicle get better than 24 MPG?
Entertainment
How big is your TV screen? How many channels do you have? When you go to the movies do you buy refreshments there or sneak in your own?
Shopping
Do you research your purchases for the best deal or do buy on impulse? Do you price items online at sites like froogle.com? Do you buy off-season?
Hygiene
Do you take baths or showers? Do you let the water run when you brush your teeth? Do you choose where to get your haircut based on the best coupon you have?
Clothing
Is there a name brand on your shirt? Do you pay the retail price for clothes? How many pairs of shoes do you own? How long do you wear your shoes before getting rid of them?
Scoring
This quiz will be graded on the honor system, common sense will tell you how you did. There are many more questions that could be asked but these should give you a general idea of how good you are at saving money. If you didn’t do so well, spend a few weeks or months making some changes then come back and take it again. Good luck!


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Sounds like you’re a frugal frugalson!
you asked how I did, here is a summary:
Meals
I try to remember to take my lunch to work, or I will go hungry.
I don’t eat out…especially in sit down resteraunts.
Store brand purchases tend to be mixed…like peanut butter, I can tell the difference, but milk canned veggies are the same.
usually avoid vending machines.
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clothing
I buy from Thrift Shops for most of my clothing
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Entertainment
rarelly go out to movies…have a 22″ TV with cable (about 35-40 channels—use about 15 of them)
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Hygine
I shower everyday, I do not let water run when brushing teeth or shaving.