[GrampaKen]

Ideas and tips on saving and why it is such a great lifestyle way.

ZenHabits puts it this way in Tip #20: Find happiness in life, not spending.
Many times people buy stuff because they think (subconsciously perhaps) that it will bring them happiness. They just HAVE to have the latest gadget or shoes or cars. It’s so fun! And yet, you buy that stuff, and you’re only happy for a day or two at most. Then you just need to buy more. It’s a never-ending cycle. Instead, learn to love life. Find joy in nature! In the people around you! In doing something you love! In exercise and meditation! There’s so much in life to make us happy, there’s no need to find it in spending.
From: 20 Money Hacks: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Finances.

And from BankRate in 9 best reasons to save money
Reason #9 It just plain feels good.
Most savers see the long-term rewards as worthwhile -- and not just financially. "The more you put away, the more you want to put away," D'Arruda says. "You start feeling good, and you get a better feeling of self-worth when you're saving."

Marc and Angel Hack Life's 18 Means for Living Below Your Means starts off with
Live a comfortable life, not a wasteful one. Do not spend to impress others. Do not live life trying to fool yourself into thinking wealth is measured in material objects. Manage your money wisely so your money does not manage you. Always live well below your means.

Pecuniarities has a long list of tips: 101 Ways to Save Money in Everyday Life
Here we offer 101 suggestions for plugging expenditures in various aspects of your life - around the house, in your personal care, transportation, recreation and more.

Saving & Investing resources - Financial Literacy and Education Commission

[KayceeMercy]

Set up your savings account/money market fund to automatically deduct a certain amount from your checking account each month (make sure you're getting at least 4% interest). Then, just don't ask for checks or a debit card if they're even available. If they come automatically, just cut them up.high interest savings Then forget all about it. The money will flow in every month. Better yet, invest it in an index fund or something that you'd actually have to sell in order to get the funds (you can do that automatically too, just as easily).\


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