It's commendable to be frugal. Making short-term sacrifices in order to accomplish longer-term financial goals is the core of having a smart personal fiscal policy.
There's a difference, however, between being smart thrifty and being overly thrifty. These are all ways people have saved money that might not be a great idea.
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