Old-School Frugal Habit: Bundles are cheaper. Modern Truth: Fast food bundles, cable and internet packages, and ski, amusement, and hotel packages are rarely deals. Now, all the packages do is rope you into buying more, not discount both package items.
Old-School Frugal Habit: Always shop at the Dollar Store. Modern Truth: Do you mean $1.25 stores? That’s right, even the dollar stores no longer sell things for a dollar. It’s essential to be vigilant about each item. Sure, a can of tuna “only” costs $1.25, but the same can is only .77$ at Aldi. So, it’s not always what it appears to be. And, many cleaners and bathroom toiletries are smaller, tricking you into believing you’re saving money when you’re not.
Old-School Frugal Habit: Buy the larger size. Truth: Buying the larger size isn’t always the best deal. This is a real-life story: someone explained that buying two 16-oz blocks of cheese at the store was cheaper than the 32-oz she had in her hand, so she swapped it out. However, when she attempted to tip off another shopper, their response in a snotty tone was, “I don’t need two…”