All articles tagged with #frugal lifestyle
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Fortune
Millie Bobby Brown, at 21, has accumulated a $20 million net worth through her role in Stranger Things, lucrative film deals, and her own business ventures like Florence by Mills. Despite her wealth, she maintains a frugal lifestyle, shopping at Target and using her parents' Netflix account, reflecting her humble upbringing and financial consciousness.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fortune
Mitzi Perdue, heiress of billion-dollar businesses, lives a modest life despite her wealth, emphasizing frugality, hard work, and philanthropy over extravagance, and believes in stewardship and giving back.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NextShark
Zhang Xinyang, a former child prodigy in China, has chosen to live without a regular job and rely on his parents for financial support. Despite early academic success, Zhang's struggles with standardized tests prevented him from attending top universities. He demanded a 2-million-yuan ($280,000) apartment from his parents before pursuing his Ph.D., but they compromised by renting him a flat instead. After completing his doctorate, Zhang resigned from his teaching job and now relies on an allowance from his parents for daily expenses. He claims to be content with his frugal lifestyle and believes that working for others would not lead to financial freedom.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Markets Insider
Warren Buffett's wife, Astrid Menks, reportedly expressed reluctance to pay $4 for a cup of coffee at Sun Valley, aligning with her husband's frugal approach to life and investing. Buffett, known for his prudent spending and value investing style, still lives in the same house he bought in 1958 and enjoys breakfast at McDonald's. Both Buffett and his business partner, Charlie Munger, prioritize maximizing value and minimizing risk in their deals, and are averse to wasting money. Given Buffett's thrifty nature, it's not surprising that his spouse would balk at overpaying for a cup of coffee.