An article in a high-end British women’s magazine from last month brought back the next idea. A couple, who had a taste for the ‘yuppie‘ culture and spent their earnings with enthusiasm, were forced to return to work when both sources of income were cut short by recession. They had to search for discounts and a comprehensive budget, just as the people who lived in less privileged conditions did. They discovered a hidden aptitude for budgeting and were able to obtain satisfactory items and amenities at prices that were previously within their reach. To complete their growth plan, they planned to release a newsletter that highlighted their ideas and identified potential sources of goods or services that were not expensive. The sale is making an impact. During their second year, the couple found that most of their customers renew their subscriptions promptly after paying an annual fee for the monthly newsletter. Where else in the United States can I go? A different newsletter creator has accumulated wealth through an unconventional method. ‘Meanies’ Monthly’ is a monthly subscription service that offers tips and techniques for making money go further, rather than just budgeting. Its focus is on the budding entrepreneur known as Stupidity. How can Scrooge and other scroungers be taught how to avoid paying for a round of drinks, how family vacations are made, guests cannot drop in on the cold or have burgers, and more. […]