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Extreme Frugality gains Traction as Americans Seek to Combat Inflation
As the cost of living continues to climb, a growing number of individuals are turning to extreme frugality as a means of maintaining financial stability. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates a 3.4% increase in the Consumer Price Index over the past year [https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm], prompting households to re-evaluate spending habits and adopt resourceful strategies to stretch their dollars.
