Books
For some people, even frugal ones, nothing compares to the smell of new books. Not to mention the feeling of opening and flipping through the pages of a new book is every bibliophile’s dream come true. But this is exactly what draws the line between prudent spenders and ultimate penny-pinchers.
The frugal bunch will only purchase a new book only if there’s no other way. Their main go-to place is the library, and some hardcore frugal readers are more than willing to use interlibrary loans, if the situation deems it necessary.
In some situations, yes, we can all admit it’s better to rent than to buy. On that note, check out these 8 Things It’s Smarter (and More Profitable) To Rent Than To Buy.
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I did not drink public water when I lived in Vermont, Rochester, MN, and I don’t drink water here in Texas. There were radio and TV announcements to boil the water before consuming it. I was told by an MN worker to not drink the water and suggest that I install a house filter system, Here in TX the public water office says the water in Texas Meets FDA and public health guidelines. I was told by my dog’s Vet to Not give him pubic water. So I buy water that went through a reverse osmosis system, and I had the water tested. Too many states have not improved their water processing to meet the increased population and replace OLD parts before they fail. Many homes still have lead pipes or copper pipes secured with lead solder. I have an external and internal filters on my Refridgerator.