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Why Being Frugal Isn’t Always Enough

You can’t “hack” or “frugal” your way out of an income problem! We all know the age-old advice of “cutting back on expenses” and “living frugally” when it comes to managing our finances. And sure, being thrifty is undeniably important to  ...

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Cheap vs Frugal: What’s the Difference?!?

Is frugal the same as cheap?!? I’ve been writing about money for a while, and one thing I’ve noticed is a misunderstanding of what it means to be cheap and frugal. Some people use these words interchangeably, in which case frugality is sometimes viewed as a negative. Yes, a frugal person and a  ...

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