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Cindy Lamothe

8 Frugal Habits Americans Are Ridiculed for — And Why You Shouldn’t Care

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Being frugal sometimes feels like a dirty little secret. You clip coupons, skip the fancy lattes and patch up your clothes instead of tossing them — only to get teased for it. 

But here’s the thing — a lot of those so-called “cheap” habits are actually wise financial moves, especially with constant concerns of a possible recession.

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