People might look at how I spend money and say I'm cheap or a tightwad. If they do, though, they're missing the point. The fact is, I'm much more interested in simplicity than I
I haven't owned a television in over 7 years. I haven't lived in a house with a set in over 5 years. I spend my days largely television-free, and I actually like it.
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Don't Have Enough To Pay Your Taxes?
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Best Money Tips: Safety Tips for Traveling the World
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Jack Bauer Never Buys Anything — How TVs Frugalest Characters Get by With Less
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Homemade Gluten-Free Trail Mix Bars for About 30 Cents Each
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