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frugal / ˈfruːɡəl /adjectiveCareful management of available money or resources
Frugal shoppers look for bargains.
economicalthrifty
a budget / ə ˈbʌdʒɪt /nounAn estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time
make a budget
financial planforecastspending plan
Large quantities of something
buy bulk rice
large quantitymassvolume
frugal living / ˈfruːɡəl ˈlɪvɪŋ /nouneconomical living
Here are some easy tips for frugal living.
thrifty livingbudgeting
bargains / ˈbɑːrɡɪnz /nounAn advantageous purchase, typically one that is inexpensive
Shop for bargains.
dealsdiscountssales
To save or reserve something, typically money or time, for a specific purpose
I set aside some money each month for vacation.
savereserveallocate
subscriptions / səbˈskrɪpʃənz /nounpayments you make regularly to receive a product or service
cancel subscriptions
membershipsrecurring payments
A store that sells secondhand items, often donated, at low prices
Check out thrift stores for discounted items.
secondhand storecharity shopvintage store
plural of 'meal'
I usually eat three meals a day.
breakfastlunchdinner
In or at this place
Here is my house.
locationpresent
certain / ˈsɜːrtn /adjectiveSpecific but not explicitly named or expressed
allocate a certain amount
specificparticular
utilities / juːˈtɪlɪtiz /nounEssential services like electricity, gas, and water
Monthly expenses include rent and utilities.
electricitygaswater