r/TrueFrugal
4k members
r/TrueFrugal is a subreddit with 4k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and money talk, and the community frequently discusses frugal living, saving money, affordable, rent, and budgeting.
A subreddit for frugal living tips, questions, and ideas. To us, frugal living DOES NOT mean cheap at the cost of utility, but rather finding ways to maximize what we get out of products and services while minimizing cost.
Popular Themes in r/TrueFrugal
#1
Solution Requests
: "How much does a commercial ice machine cost, and where can I compare prices?"
85 posts
#2
Money Talk
: "Don't buy something you can't afford."
17 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "Switched to direct bulk sourcing for six household categories two years ago and the savings are significant enough that I want to share exactly what works"
11 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Cancelling small subscriptions should not take this much effort"
5 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Need creative budget birthday party ideas for 6 year old"
2 posts
#6
Self-Promotion
: "Shopmium: App that gives you coupon sized paypal rebates on food and health products you buy (X-Post with r/beermoney)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/TrueFrugal
#1
Frugal Living
: "Frugal Living: My Gift Card Strategy"
14 posts
#2
Saving Money
: "What’s the hardest part about Saving Money?"
10 posts
#3
Affordable
: "How do I find Affordable laser printers with high printing speeds?"
8 posts
#4
Rent
: "Can I Rent a concrete mixer instead of buying one for a short-term project?"
7 posts
#5
Budgeting
: "Want to make a budget but don't know where to start?"
5 posts
#6
Household Tips
: "Making Dish Soap"
4 posts
#7
Discounts
: "Are there any Discounts on designer body stockings right now?"
4 posts
#8
Diy Projects
: "Frugal Hobby - Soap Making! - AMA"
3 posts
#9
Tech Savings
: "Buy your own modem and router!"
3 posts
#10
Food Savings
: "Cutting your grocery bill Tips"
3 posts
Flair Used in r/TrueFrugal
#1
Household/Domestic
: "Frugal Hobby - Soap Making! - AMA"
8 posts
#2
General
: "Don't buy something you can't afford."
6 posts
#3
Food
: "Leftovers from the workplace cantina"
3 posts
#4
Meta
: "TrueFrugal - where do we go from here? Discussion inside. Opinions welcome (and needed!)"
2 posts
#5
Finance
: "Want to make a budget but don't know where to start?"
1 post
#6
Utilities/Services
: "How to Save Money on Cellphone, Telephone and Internet"
1 post
#7
Repurposing
: "Waste not, want not. What do you use up but the rest of the world throws away?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/TrueFrugal
Yearly
+2k members(87.9%)
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Last updated: June 10, 2026