I think for us, we also don't scrimp specifically too much. We don't make the big purchases very often, and when we do, it's always at a big discount. Example - we just got a flat screen for $730 plus tax (display model) when the new model is $1158 plus tax. That's a saving of $432.40 or 38% when you figure in the added tax. We have a date night at least twice a month, and budget $100 for each. We budget $100 a week for groceries and the dog. I definitely agree with the penny foolish, pound wise idea. We don't pinch pennies, but at the same time we don't spend excessively either.
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