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I spend too much money. How can I get on the path to a frugal lifestyle?
Agree wholeheartedly with the first point - keep track! It's like losing weight, the first step is to be aware of what you are doing.  It also helps to have a goal (e.g. pay for a trip to Australia, have X in my savings account), and then with each purchase ask 'what will I do with this when I go to Australia' or 'how does this help towards goal x?' Thrift stores and the like require some time searching but can be good value. If you think you need something, watch for sales too.