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Is He Wrong for Criticizing His ‘Poor’ Friend’s Spending Habits When He Grew up Privileged
A Reddit user shares his story of being critical of his poor friend’s spending habits. Making Ends Meet The original poster (OP) explained that he and his friend have been buddies since middle school. OP said that he grew up very privileged while his friend grew up poor. There was never any conflict between them…
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Top 10 Favorite and Legitimate Frugal Tips for Really Saving Money
Are you searching for legitimate ways to save money by embracing a frugal lifestyle? You’ve got company. After someone surveyed a frugal online community, these are the top-voted tips to save real money. 1. Buy What You Needed First It’s an old dad joke, you get to the register with your cart full of stuff,…
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Top 10 Non-Financially Frugal Tips People Use
What is a non-financially frugal thing that you do? One member of a frugal online community suggested, “I want to hear what people do things that are frugal that are not related to money.” Here are what people confessed. 1. Extra Hour Commute Instead of driving for six hours, one traveler takes a train for…
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She Canceled Her Daughter’s 16th Birthday for Inappropriate Comments She Made About Her Stepdad
A Reddit user shares her experience of having to punish her daughter for inappropriate comments she made about her stepdad. Polar Opposite Dads The original poster (OP) said that her ex-husband and current husband have polar opposite personalities. Her ex-husband works in construction, plays softball on the weekends, and coaches OP’s daughter’s soccer team. Her…
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10 Bizarre or Archaic Frugal Habits People Still Practice
Frugality has always been a popular topic, and for a good reason – who doesn’t want to save some money? However, some frugal habits might seem bizarre or outdated to modern-day consumers. Surprisingly, people still practice these habits, and they could save you a significant amount of money in the long run. While browsing my…
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10 Best Frugal Tips for Skincare Addicts
Are you a skincare addict who is also trying to save some money? You’re not alone! Many people are passionate about taking care of their skin, but sometimes, it can come at a hefty price. Fortunately, there are ways to maintain a healthy skincare routine without breaking the bank. Recently, someone in a frugal online…
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How To Get Kids to Read: Moms Share How They Encourage Reading
Reading is important, and it’s a great habit for our children. These moms share how to get kids to read and how to encourage reading in your house! I love reading, and I hope my kids will grow up with a love of reading as well. I know that many parents feel the same way and…
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She Sarcastically Laughed off Her Mom’s Conservative Advice, and Now Her Mom Won’t Talk to Her
A woman who fell out with her mother after her mother’s advice posted in the “Am I **hole” group wanting to know whether she was wrong for her actions or if her mother was taking offense for no good reason. Marriage on the Rocks The original poster (OP) says her marriage with her husband has…
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10 Times Being Frugal Crosses Over Into Cheapskate Territory
Frugal or cheap? Sometimes being frugal crosses into cheapskate territory. Are there frugal practices you think are too much hassle for the savings or just too self-denying of pleasure? You’ve got company. After someone asked a popular online frugal community for examples, they responded. 1. Denying Yourself One explained that being frugal was about getting…
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10 Best Mental Tips for Embracing the Lifestyle According to the Frugal Community
What mental tips for becoming frugal that you use to embrace the frugality lifestyle when you’re a terrible spender? Recently someone explained within our favorite frugal community that they are an impulse shopper with significant credit card debt and a habit of buying things they don’t need to satisfy their shopping urges. After admitting to…