8 Old-Fashioned Frugal Living Tips We Learn From the Baby Boomers
Did Baby Boomers have it easier than millennials and Gen Z? When it comes to money and the economy, probably. The cost of living was lower, education was more affordable, and the job market was more promising.
However, that doesn’t mean that they didn’t practice some old-fashioned, common-sense frugality that will help us stretch a dime a bit more. Here are eight money-saving hacks your parents likely utilized and how you can adapt them for modern times.
- Boombers were masters of the humble packed lunch, which saved money on meals.
They would prepare simple, homemade lunches to bring to work or school rather than buy expensive cafeteria or restaurant food. Bringing packed lunches to school or work isn’t a bad idea, especially during difficult economic times.
And goodness knows we all need to be more frugal right now.
Author's summary: Learning from Baby Boomers' frugal living tips.
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