My favorite cheap TV character is Julius Rock from Everybody Hate Chris. Julius is a character based on Chris Rock's father and in almost every episode of the show his fruga
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In times like these, separate the want from the need.
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Best Money Tips: How to Master Small Talk
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Join the rentier class
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Not free to be poor
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