Welcome to Frugal Not Cheap. Frugality isn't about pinching pennies or skipping out on fun—it's about spending intentionally on real value, hitting your goals, and building a joyful life.

After a long FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) journey from New Hampshire to Texas and now Bangkok, I created this channel to share practical insights on financial freedom and better living.

What You'll Find Here:
• Personal Finance & FIRE: Practical strategies for building wealth without going "Extreme Cheapskate."
• Tools & Card Reviews: Fluff-free breakdowns of financial software, credit cards, and useful tools.
• Expat Life & Geo-Arbitrage: The real costs, lessons, and practicalities of living retired abroad in Thailand.

What's Different:
No sponsors. No clickbait. No fake urgency. Just honest, weekly deep dives into topics I'm genuinely passionate about.

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FrugalNotCheap

No video this week! Too busy with (good) family stuff!

3 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Whoah! 3,000 subscribers! Thank You! :) I hope you keep finding the content informative, helpful, and entertaining!

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

FrugalNotCheap

We made it to 2,000 subscribers! :) Thank You!!!

2 years ago | [YT] | 4

FrugalNotCheap

Happy New Year!!! Hope you all have a wonderful 2024! 😀

2 years ago | [YT] | 0

FrugalNotCheap

Thank You 1,500+ subscribers! It took us 2.5 years to get to 1,000 and only 6 months to get the next 500! I'll keep striving to inform and entertain. Thanks again!

2 years ago | [YT] | 4

FrugalNotCheap

Merry Christmas!! 🎄

2 years ago | [YT] | 1

FrugalNotCheap

Thank You for 1,000 subscribers! I will strive to continue to provide helpful and entertaining content :) My first $1 earned by this channel will go to a charitable cause, and then to cover the cost of setting up an LLC

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