I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
You love it on sandwiches. After you get to know it better, you'll also love peanut butter in your hair, on your windshield, and in your ice cream cones.
You don't have to dumpster dive or trawl Craigslist to find cheap chairs (or any other furniture). Shop these retailers and buy affordable NEW stuff instead.
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I view frugal living as essentially hedonistic: I don't deny myself things. Rather, I spend less on the things I don't care about in order to be able to spend more on the things
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You love it on sandwiches. After you get to know it better, you'll also love peanut butter in your hair, on your windshield, and in your ice cream cones.
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6 Reasons Why Cash Is Still King
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It's time to face — and overcome — the ugly truths of retirement planning.
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If you're wondering which hotel loyalty program and credit card offers the most benefits and best value, we've got the breakdown for you.
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U.S. personal savings rate close to Depression-era rates
U.S. savings rate has plummeted into negative territory, echoing days of the Great Depression.