Short answers to the questions readers send us most. If yours isn’t here, write to us through our contact page.
About the site
What is Frugal Americans?
Frugal Americans publishes free, practical guides on spending less: what to buy, what to skip, which bills to negotiate and how to make a fixed income go further.
Our guides are organized in three aisles: Shopping, Budgeting and Household.
Who writes the guides?
Our editorial team. Guides are written with AI assistance and reviewed by an editor before publication; nothing is published without that review.
Our Editorial Policy explains the process in detail.
Who runs this site?
Frugal Americans is published by Inedit Agency, based in Bucharest, Romania.
Is Frugal Americans affiliated with a store or a government agency?
No. We are independent of the retailers we write about, and we are not affiliated with Medicare, Social Security or any other government agency.
Prices and advice
Why is a price in a guide different from what I see in the store?
Prices, coupons and store policies change often. Each guide shows the date it was published or last updated, so treat the numbers as a snapshot from that date.
Always check the current price with the retailer before you buy.
Can you give me advice about my own finances?
We can’t. Our guides are general information, not personal financial, legal, tax or medical advice.
For decisions about your own situation, talk to a qualified professional. See our Disclaimer.
I found a mistake. How do I report it?
Thank you. Send the page link and what you noticed to info@ineditagency.com or through our contact page. We correct confirmed errors promptly.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes, please do. Many of our guides start from reader questions. Use our contact page.
Ads and affiliate links
Why are there ads on the site?
Ads pay for our research and writing, which keeps the guides free. Ads are labelled and kept separate from our articles.
Do you earn money from the products you recommend?
Sometimes. A few guides contain affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission if you buy through one, at no extra cost to you.
Commissions never decide what we recommend. Our Advertiser Disclosure has the details.
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Do you sell my email address?
No. We never sell your address. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle your information.