Broke Grad Student is our host this week, and he revealed the secret weapon that helped him pinch every penny…Ramen Noodles.  Here is the “Ramen” themed Festival of Frugality #115, and his top 5 picks are:

• Andy at Tight Fisted Miser shares an exercise and frugality hack that is sure to put a smile on your face. Be sure to check it out for a good laugh!
• Becky at Family and Finances provides step-by-step advice on getting the best deal on airline tickets. Read this article before you buy your next airline tickets.
• Have you ever thought, “Hey, I can afford 5 payments of $9.99, no problem!” while not noticing that the full price of what you are thinking of buying is actually $50? David warns about The Affordable Monthly Payments Syndrome at My Two Dollars.
• Did you know that restaurants, bakeries, stores, etc. throw away perfectly good items in their dumpsters? Amanda reminisces on dumpster diving in college at Me vs Debt.
• FANDD explains how being cheap can hurt your career at Go To The Ant. Read about three frugal habits and where to draw the line before you potentially hurt your career.

Next week the festival will be hosted by Green Panda Treehouse so please get your entries in!

Written by Pinyo of Moolanomy

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