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Old 01-15-2006, 01:34 PM
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Default Re: Best Frugal Advice?

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Originally Posted by PRICEPLUS
1) Use it up!

2) Wear it out!

3) Make due!

4) Do without!

With the exception of a house, and possibly a car, always pay cash or do without until you can pay cash.

Simplify! Simplify! Simplify! -Thoreau
This is the best advice.

I would also ask if the reason for wanting to save money was so that the person could spend money. I've worked with quite a few people who say they want to save, but only because they like having STUFF. IMHO saving to spend never really balances itself out...
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