Would you quit being frugal if you didnt need to?

I think that I would be frugal no matter how much money I had. It is just a part of me, always has been since I can remember. I can see splurging once in awhile. But to just spend to spend seems like such a waste of money to me. I really don't need to be as frugal as I once was. I could opt for the premium products when buying. But, with being frugal I have found that some of the less expensive items are just as good. You can do this especially with food. I even find I like some of the store brands better than brand items.

No way!! It's in my blood now, there's no escape! My parents are both frugal, and they really don't have to be. My grandparents on my mother's side used to love to go to the flea markets. I love going to the swap shed and hopefully find things for free. I think it's why I'm a beach-comber too. It's all an adventure to me. Of course, the trick is to find something to do with it all so it doesn't overcrowd your home.........

Well, not as frugal as now, but then, it's all relative. What I consider frugal may not be considered frugal by many. I really have little need to eat in expensive restaurants or buy very expensive clothes. That's just not my thing, but it's nice on the occasions it happens. So I appreciate it that much more. Of course, I will splurge on electronics or vitamins or herbs from a health food store, because I see these things as adding value to my life.

This is a very good question. I highly doubt I could quit being frugal completely even if I tried simply because I've been doing it so long. I may not be as frugal. I may not cut as many corners, but I think I'd still try and save as much money as I possibly could simply because I'm so used to doing so, and you never know whenever you may need a lot of that money for something big. Things happen.

I take pride in being frugal. Although it is true that a long time ago frugality was not so much of a choice as a means to survival, now it is more like a hobby. I would never quit being frugal.

I would still be frugal. There might be a few things that I stopped doing to save money (like recycle my newspaper instead of shredding it and using it in the litter box), but for the most part I would still shop sales at the grocery store, use coupons, etc.

I have been frugal for so long that it would be impossible to stop. Besides, even with money, being frugal, you can buy more!

Right now, i am frugal because I need to be. I do not know if I would be frugal if I had more money - I probably would because I do not want to waste money. We are deeply in debt right now and need to make every penny stretch as far as it will go.

I'm pretty sure if I was to win the lottery or come in to some big money, I'd probably make a few large purchases but I'd like to think that I would still be frugal. I like the challenge of getting things on sale and saving money. We don't have much money now, I still like the challenge even though it is our way of life now. I've seen these shows where people who have nothing and win the lottery go crazy with spending, I have no desire to buy a house with large columns or gold statues or a lot of the stuff I've seen, I'd just like my family and myself to be able to live comfortably. Then going to the thrift store could be for fun and not just a necessity.

Being frugal provides a feeling of satisfaction when money is saved instead of being spent. If I had plenty of cash, I'd still be a member of the bargain-hunters' club.

yes i prolly would. i actually enjoy hunting for bargains and really like to go to thrift stores and see what is there. you can get such neat stuff sometimes! on the other hand, it would be fun to have some extra money!!!!

To be honest, I am frugal because mostly I need to right now. I love spending money wisely but I don't want to be frugal like this all my life. It would be without entertainment and pleasure and it would suck. I definitely won't be as frugal as I am now if I win the lottery or get a huge pay rise. I would still keep the habit of spending the money wisely though.

for me, i have to be frugal, because i can't earn enough money for my living from online sites now. so i have to plan my expense. if i have enough money, then i don't want to be frugal anymore. i feel very bad. i had never squandered money when i am rich. because i don't think it is necessary to spend money on some unecessary things, such as expensive funitures, expensive clothes and so on. enough is OK. if i win a lottery, then i think i spend money fast than that i earned by myself.

Yes I would be less frugul if I had more money. I have always been frugul though. Even since I was very young. Now I am at the age where I don't have alot of needs so I am frugul just because!

I think I would be also frugal as a wealthy person. But not as frugal as now. I am frugal because I need to be frugal. I find beeing frugal as a good feature, connected with reason and wisdom . There is nothing good in wasting anything - money too:) Of course some people are too frugal, and become even stingy. I'd travel more and buy more books and other not really necessary things. But still I'd look for good prices. I think I'd give more unexpected, little presents to my friends and family. I like it:)

If we ever won or came into a large sum of money, I think it would change some spending habits, but not neccesarily in a bad way. We would eat as much organic food as possible, maybe even buying a small farm to live on. I think that we'd treat ourselves a little more to some vacations for the family and taking the family out to eat more often. As far as recycling, reducing, etc that I don't believe will ever stop for us. We are trying so hard to teach our sons that the earth is in serious trouble and everyone needs to pitch in to help. If the money was significant enough that after setting ourselves up for our retirement and our sons educations, I would certainly look to help other less fortunate than us. The thought of people living locally, going to bed hungry and cold bothers me and I would certainly look to help as much as I could.

I would remain frugal even if I didn't have to be. Simple living is a good way of life. Reduce, Recycle and reuse is a great way to live.