Festival of Frugality #220 - The Minimalist Edition

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Welcome to a minimalist edition #220 of Festival of Frugality. It's based on a theme of minimalism. Before we get started on the festival, you may want to checkout our current giveaway - "Get Financially Naked - How to Talk Money with your Honey." If you are new to FIRE Finance, you can take a peek at our