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The fastest way to tighten the belt and fatten the wallet is to cut down on what I like to call “fringe spending.” Fringe spending encompasses all the little pleasures in life we choose to spend our money on that go beyond meeting our basic needs and instead fulfill our wants and desires. One of the biggest contributors in this arena is the cup of coffee many people purchase on a daily basis. As an inconsistent (non-daily) coffee drinker, I’m not sure how qualified I am to weigh in on this topic, but with that disclaimer, here it goes.

How long do things stay new? It depends on your definition of “new,” but technically it is the moment right before you get your grubby little paws on it. So if that’s all it takes to label something “used” instead of “new,” people should consider buying discounted used products rather than their fully priced brethren. Sure, there is a whole litany of things that you don’t want to buy used (underwear, mattresses, and bathing suits come to mind), but many of the larger ticket items people purchase can be obtained at a bargain price in the used market.

Look…everyone likes going out to eat, so here are a few tips that Frugal Franco likes to use to make the experience a little easier on the wallet.