Tagged: spending

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Yes Frugality Matters, Stop The Nonsense

I’ve seen a lot of chatter and complaints in the blogosphere recently about frugality.  “Everyone writes about spending less” and “spending less isn’t really the most important factor, it’s about earning more”.  Or “Frugality is oversold in regards to financial...

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How Big Box Stores Can Cost You More

It’s undeniable that mega stores like Walmart, Target, and Sam’s Club have lower prices.  They can pressure suppliers to bring prices down from a volume perspective, then they pass those cost savings onto the customer.  Simple economics.  But these stores...

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Stop Being So Cheap

When you wander the streets of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, you can’t help but get a sore neck from all the gawking.  It’s an ancient city that was a key stop on the Silk Road from China to the Middle East, and...

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2018 Money Advice From Turnip FIRE!

Hiya Turnip FIRE! readers, the new year is almost upon us.  You’re a silly bunch, but you need to stop being silly with your money.  Follow these tips for an un-silly 2018.. Instead of: Taking out a loan for that...

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I Can State Affirmatively That This Is Insane

So Lifehacker ran this piece Friday about this sketchy loan company called Affirm.  Apparently I missed one of their earlier pieces from September.  I had never heard of this company since I’ve become an expert at completely ignoring advertisements in...

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The Fast And The Frivolous

Cars. America, and Americans, are obsessed with their cars. Cars represent freedom, or that’s the storyline we’ve created. This is seen in our movies, our pop-culture, our music, and permeates throughout virtually all aspect of our lives. Why? Cars are...

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