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Here are the biggest frugal secrets you learned from childhood that still benefit you today

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GOBankingRates spoke with Peter Niebling and Hunter Garnett about frugal secrets they learned from childhood.

Purchasing older or used vehicles in cash has saved them money on financing costs and auto insurance.

Use credit cards for everything, but to pay them off each month before the interest charges kick in.

Having a budget and understanding what's necessary versus what's not is so important.

Don’t eat out when you can cook at home.

Use a space heater and lower the thermostat to reduce utility bills.

Even when money is no longer a major concern, the monthly cost of certain subscriptions simply isn't worth it.

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