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Frugal Man
I took $20 the other night to the only restaurant I eat at – the one that gives half off everything on Tuesdays – and felt confident I had more…
Christmas, as you might imagine, is a tough holiday for people like me. The premise of the holiday is no longer about giving or even receiving. It’s about spending. We…
We don’t have ESPN at my house, which is a little like a minister saying he doesn’t have a Bible at home. I was a sports writer for 25 years…
I have just discovered that I am part of America’s 1 percent. Not trying to brag too much here, but actually, I’m even more elite than that. I’m in the…
I have a vivid picture of my first night at college 40 years ago and I’m sure it doesn’t differ much from yours. When I walked into my dorm room…
I like surprises. Whether you’re aware of it or not, you do too, or at least your brain does. Neuroscientists from Emory University and Baylor University conducted research that proves…
Being a frugal family is a team sport. Everyone has to agree in practice, if not in principle, that saving money is a really good idea. The principle part is…
When I was growing up, I thought starting out with limited means made you an ideal candidate for becoming frugal. It turns out the exact opposite is true, at least…
I took my wife out for dinner at a local burger joint last night and was a little annoyed on the drive home as I contemplated the bill: $10.81. I…