Frugal vs Cheap: Are you Frugal or Cheap?

Have you ever been called cheap or a cheapskate? Does hearing the words cheap make you feel bad? Cheap as a word can have a negative connotation.

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As a frugal individual, I think people get confused about what is frugal and what is cheap. The argument over frugal vs cheap gets started, and I show that frugal living is not the same as cheap living.

What’s the Difference Between Frugal and Cheap?

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Cheap is about the Price

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Frugal is about the Value

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How to be Frugal Without Looking Cheap

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Frugality is all about Being Intentional

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