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Every so often, I get hit in the face with two facts. First, Americans (even poor Americans) are unbelievably rich. Second, Americans (as a group) utterly lack a cultural traditi
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With the holiday season upon us, invitations to dinner parties – and expectations of reciprocating invitations – are on the increase. You bring a nice bottle of wine or bouquet of
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My Favorite Guides to Frugal Living Are Not Guides to Frugal Living
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Surviving the Holiday Season: Entertaining (and Being Entertained) on a Budget
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