The Cheapskate’s Handbook: A Guide to the Subtleties, Intricacies, and Pleasures of Being a Tightwad

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By Mifflin Lowe ’70

Published Oct. 16, 2017

Mifflin Lowe ’70 is back again with a re-published edition of The Cheapskate’s Handbook (Familius), which is full of hilarious observations, tips, and stingy advice from a notorious miser. The Cheapskate’s Handbook advises on everything from avoiding generous impulses to bumming off your neighbors in a celebration of all things free, complimentary, and cheap.

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