When it comes to saving, frugality is so more than just a habit, it’s a lifestyle choice. Liz Thames, affectionately known as Mrs. Frugalwoods, allowed a frugal lifestyle to help fuel her family toward Financial Independence and a simpler lifestyle in the woods of Vermont. Retired at 32, Liz and her husband made it a priority to make tough decisions on spending in order to save 70-80% of their income. She shares much of her wisdom on her blog, Frugalwoods, and we are delighted to have her be a part of this show. Their new book, Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Frugal Living Book is set for release and readers that pre-order by March 13, 2018, will receive a signed bookplate! Details are listed in the links below.

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In this episode, we talk about:

• How frugality can simplify your life and catapult your savings goals
• How important it is to consider what makes you happy in making savings/retirement plans
• The simple formula for achieving financial independence
• How to cut your expenses to achieve the lifestyle you desire
• The significance of understanding the opportunity cost of the money that you are spending.
• The importance of remaining mentally connected to your financial goals
• How finding meaningful hobbies can help to keep you focused during the wait of finding financial independence

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• Frugalwoods' Uber Frugal Month Challenge
• Frugalwoods' Uber Frugal Month Challenge
• Meet the Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Frugal Living Book Pre-order and Signed Bookplate
• How We Saved $169,000 in 2 Years With the Help of This Budgeting System
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• YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.

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