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James Hendrickson

Amish Money: 10 Frugal Lessons from the Amish Community

Amish Money: 10 Frugal Lessons from the Amish Community
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Amish people and communities are unique in many ways. To most outsiders, they’re known mostly as soft-spoken people who live a simple life, don’t use electricity, and don’t drive cars. They’ve also had just enough bad press to make some people wary. No matter what your opinion of their beliefs, the traditional Amish community and lifestyle offers some financial advantages that anyone might consider adopting.

Obviously, some adjustments involve sacrifices and commitments that not everyone is going to want to make, but the principles can still help you find ways to save. Here are some lessons we can learn from this community.

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