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With the Nuclear Savings Rule, you might at least where yourbudgetis concerned.

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The Nuclear Savings Rule looks at 1950s spending habits.

The Nuclear Savings Rule carries forward some of that frugality and makes it relevant for today.

Heres a look at 10 frugal living tips from the 1950s that can stretch your budget andsave you money.

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Live Simply

You may have heard that life was just simpler back in the 1950s.

But that only goes so far if you frequently order in rather than cook.

Plant a Vegetable Garden

Perhaps your grandparents or great-grandparents grew much of their food.

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With the help of online how-to videos, you might try growing some of your own food as well.

You could use it as a way to save money and do an activity as a family.

Back in the 1950s, making a grocery list probably meant using a pen and paper.

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That way, you avoid interest and fees from credit cards and other payment methods.

Fix Rather Than Replace

In some circles, this tip may already be in fashion.

Some consumers mend their belongings and then share what theyve done on social media.

You may think that was just a thing to do back in the 1950s or other decades.

But its still popular and a good way to save money.

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