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At what point do you consider being frugal as just being cheap? Need help on deciding on shampoo.
This past year, my husband and I went from having a combined income of \~$100k to \~$20k, so I became pretty frugal trying to navigate our bills and such. I recently got a new job that doesn’t bring us back up to our old income but gives us a little bit more cushion.
This past year, I started using V05 or Suave shampoos, previously using Loreal shampoo. They work fine but I noticed the ends of my hair being dry and my hair getting greasy pretty quickly. Before, I could get away with washing my hair every other day but since switching to V05 or Suave, I have to wash it every day otherwise my hair is way too greasy. It doesn’t bother me too much since its all we could really afford.
Anyway, we recently signed up for Sams Club because they had a deal and I figured the gas and rotisserie chicken would make it worth it. I also noticed they have some shampoo and conditioners that are basically 40 oz bottles for $17. And I’m very tempted to buy it but part of my brain keeps saying “save money by buying Suave or V05. You’re wasting money by buying this”.
I guess my question is, how do you realize you’re being cheap instead of frugal? I know these shampoo and conditioners would work better for me since I used them in the past, but they are still more expensive. It won’t prevent me from eating or paying my bills, but it’s $10 less dollars I can spend on gas or something else.
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This past year, my husband and I went from having a combined income of \~$100k to \~$20k, so I became pretty frugal trying to navigate our bills and such. I recently got a new job that doesn’t bring us back up to our old income but gives us a little bit more cushion.
This past year, I started using V05 or Suave shampoos, previously using Loreal shampoo. They work fine but I noticed the ends of my hair being dry and my hair getting greasy pretty quickly. Before, I could get away with washing my hair every other day but since switching to V05 or Suave, I have to wash it every day otherwise my hair is way too greasy. It doesn’t bother me too much since its all we could really afford.
Anyway, we recently signed up for Sams Club because they had a deal and I figured the gas and rotisserie chicken would make it worth it. I also noticed they have some shampoo and conditioners that are basically 40 oz bottles for $17. And I’m very tempted to buy it but part of my brain keeps saying “save money by buying Suave or V05. You’re wasting money by buying this”.
I guess my question is, how do you realize you’re being cheap instead of frugal? I know these shampoo and conditioners would work better for me since I used them in the past, but they are still more expensive. It won’t prevent me from eating or paying my bills, but it’s $10 less dollars I can spend on gas or something else.
#finance
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