Extreme saving has become a much celebrated ideal. But sometimes all the virtues that come with simple living and resource conservation are at odds with a person's unhealthy attitudes and tendencies. If ignored, these supposedly money-saving moves can open up a Pandora's box of unwanted consequences that outweigh by far any money or resources the person ended up saving.

You can read one article after another about how to menu-plan, clip coupons, find good deals on produce, can and freeze in season, and get your toiletries for free, but if you don't follow through on what you've learned, you won't see the savings.