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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

zipplewrath

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3. Trading time for money

Reply to NeoGreen (Original post)

Tue Jun 5, 2018, 08:50 AM

Jun 2018

I usually spot the frugal one as someone who will spend more time to save more money. Convenience has virtually no value to them. That generally goes as well for things like style, comfort, or to some extent, fun.

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What does it mean to be frugal? [View all] NeoGreen Jun 2018 OP

My definition is Sherman A1 Jun 2018 #1

Mine is also "the most bang for your buck" tazkcmo Jun 2018 #2

Agree with both of you. My husband's cheap, Hortensis Jun 2018 #6

Trading time for money zipplewrath Jun 2018 #3

Making do with what you have, shopping garage sales, and using coupons, not spending money you dont Meadowoak Jun 2018 #4

I've heard a similar sentiment before... NeoGreen Jun 2018 #5