as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
longing for the occasional luxury, they bitterly complained about their father's tightfistedness
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Measuring What Matters: Human Capital as a Source of Value The agricultural revolution spurred population growth, urbanization, and eventually, modern economies.—
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Trump's approval rating slides on issues including economy An average of recent polls from Real Clear Politics found Trump with a higher approval rating of 52%, compared to 46% of Americans who approve of his job performance.—
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USA Today,
26 July 2025
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While prices can vary depending on the firm, for a bootstrap startup or a solopreneur just testing their business idea, these costs may represent months of revenue or savings.—
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Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Contractors forgo healthcare and savings plans, self-manage taxes and upkeep certifications.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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“Tightfistedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightfistedness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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