Frugal
Frugal adjective - Careful in the management of money or resources.
Usage example: by being frugal, the family is able to stretch its monthly budget
Prudent is a synonym for frugal in careful topic. In some cases you can use "Prudent" instead an adjective "Frugal", when it comes to topics like thrifty, economical, provident. popular alternative
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