7 Ways to Be Frugal But Not Cheap

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If you are like me, you focus on living frugally and saving every penny that you can. Being careful with your money is important to you. Saving and living debt-free are your goals, and you’re trying your best to do that. It’s hard.

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Being frugal means living simply and economically. But a cheapskate is described as people who are unwilling to spend money or who do not want to spend as much money on anything as they ought.

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While you may love buying things from thrift stores or regifting items-don’t do so in an overly visible way for your friends and family, even if you score an awesome find as a gift, don’t let them know how little you paid for it or whether you got it for free.

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