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What's The Worst Money-Saving Idea You've Ever Had?

What's The Worst Money-Saving Idea You've Ever Had?

Some money-saving hacks you think up are awesome, but others can be categorized under “foolish frugality.” While they sound good at first, these hassle of these pyrites of personal finance can just end up not being worth the small savings. They can even cost you more in the long run, or even be hazardous. Here’s a few bad ideas gleaned from FatWallet: [More]