Are you a frugal person?

I think a big part of being frugal and cutting back on spending is knowing the difference between a need and a want. We live is a materialistic society that pushes us to buy things either because everyone else is buying them or because the marketing messages are enticing us. Pause before you buy. Take some time to ask yourself some questions and determine if you really need it. Is it really going to make me happier? Will I suffer without it?