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Released: May 27, 2011
Excessive frugality can end up wasting your time
Source: Investopedia (MSNBC.com) (Free Registration)
Coupon clipping has long been hailed as a staple activity in frugal households, but is it possible to go too far? Yes! You could even be spending more money in gas or indirect costs like time just to score a deal that isn't really worth the savings in the end.Read Full Article: Excessive frugality can end up wasting your time
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