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Nicole Spector

Why ‘Cheap’ Can Be More Expensive Than Frugal

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“Cheap” and “frugal” are not synonymous, and yet we often confuse the two by attributing the same meaning to both.

For example, let’s say we go out shopping with a friend while on a lean budget. We may say to our friend, “I’m just going to be cheap and window-shop tonight because money is tight.” 

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