text: Weekly Frugal Living News: What to do if you're tired of being thrifty
  Money Mistakes That'll Cost You
  Uncategorized · August 31, 2012 · By Noelle Buhidar
  Welcome back for another edition of frugal news. This week, we found out which thrifty tactics actually result in wasting money and learned what to do if ever we ever become bored of being financially responsible. Also, read one girl's experiences with a shopping addiction, and see how she found ways to curb her spending impulses and become debt-free.
  Common Money-Saving Mistakes That Can Cost Big Bucks
  Just when you thought you were being a savvy shopper, Wise Bread swoops in and knocks that Last Call by Neiman Marcus bag out of your steely grip. Turns out, not every product at an outlet store is as high quality as its department store counterpart. And thinking about switching banks because yours doesn't offer a free checking account? See why this can be a costly misstep. [Wise Bread]
  Are you bored of being financially responsible and just itching to buy the next overpriced item that crosses your radar? Splurge already! Indulge on one item (instead of going hog wild and buying every Yankee Candle within reach) and then start fresh with a new set of budget goals. You could also donate to charity and ride the high of spending money to help someone in need. If all else fails, watch Hoarders and remind yourself why you adopted a minimalist lifestyle in the first place. [Mint]
  With a new season comes new trends, but here are some always-on-trend wardrobe pieces. From a classic trench coat and little black dress to a lightweight cardigan and a simple scarf, these are the affordable essentials any frugal fashionista should own. [Squawkfox]
  Paying for car insurance is about as fun as getting a lobotomy—not that'd I know, but I can imagine. So to make your payments less invasive, make sure you're taking advantage of every discount you qualify for: good credit score discount, airbag discount, defensive driver discount and more. [The Dough Roller]
  Money Mic: I'm a Recovering Shopaholic
  Meet Tiffany. After getting her first credit card in college, she was bit by the shopping bug. To make matters worse, she was living in the fashion mecca of New York City. Shoes were her gateway drug, which led to expensive coats, which led to everything else. But when Tiffany started having to use her credit card to pay for basic necessities like food and school supplies, she decided to tame her shopping addiction (she had accrued $5,000 on her credit card at that point). The steps that Tiffany took to mediate her consumption habits are ones that we could all use. For instance, in the same way you don't go to the grocery store when you're hungry, Tiffany doesn't go to the mall right after she's read a fashion magazine. She only goes when she really needs something. It's been seven years since she graduated from college with $5,000 in credit card debt, but it's now all paid off. [LearnVest]