Is ‘Frugal’ a Dirty Word?

Frugality is the attempt to not waste or squander resources. Anyone who thinks that frugality is just about saving money is missing the point entirely. Frugality is appreciation and conservation of value. Your friends here are squandering time, generosity, and friendship — three things arguably more valuable than any currency. And if you think earning a living is hard work, trying finding true friends in the classifieds.
Reddit has a thread going about what people think it means to be frugal. Abandon hope all ye who enter here. No, it’s fine.
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