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Am I Being a Cheapskate or Just Frugal?

In an argument with my wife over our holiday spending on gifts, travel and entertainment, I got accused of being a cheapskate because I refused to put aside money/budget worries during the holiday season. “What’s the point of saving if we cannot spend the money on the ones we love?”…

Gas Prices in July 2026: What’s Driving the Increase and How to Cut Your Fuel Costs

The national average for a gallon of regular gas hit $3.94 on July 16, 2026 — up 10 cents in a single week, and up from $3.83 just two weeks earlier on July 2, according to AAA's daily fuel price tracker. This page tracks what's driving prices each month and…

My Tipping Philosophy for 2026: What to Tip After the Post-COVID Tipping Surge

Are you a generous tipper or do you give the bare minimum? Do you tip extra for great service, or nothing at all for bad service? Do you tip the same for a to-go order as you would for a table you sat at for two hours? I first wrote…

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Am I Being a Cheapskate or Just Frugal?

Gas Prices in July 2026: What’s Driving the Increase and How to Cut Your Fuel Costs

My Tipping Philosophy for 2026: What to Tip After the Post-COVID Tipping Surge