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Being frugal is a great way tosave money but what happens if you become overly frugal?

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For example, being frugal at the expense of others can push loved ones away.

Also see 10 luxuries that are worth breaking your frugal habits for.

It was then he realized he had crossed the too-frugal line.

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Instead of putting off necessary expenses like shoes, consider putting money aside specifically for clothing purchases.

That way, you’re able to spend onneeded clothing itemswithout feeling like your budget is being derailed.

After doing some digging, Kissick concluded that her grandmas Depression-era ways had unintentionally bled over into her finances.

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you could still be a savvy shopper without spending the equivalent of a workday trying to shop frugally.

Sign up for loyalty programs for stores you frequent to help maximize your spending.

That could be a key sign youve become too frugal.

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Kebite overcame this by learning how to set a budget that was balanced.

For example, when others refer to you as cheap or a cheapskate.

Being frugal isnt a bad thing, but it can easily become one.

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