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A penny saved is a penny earned is an old saying coined by Benjamin Franklin. It refers to the value of the money that is saved over the money that is spent right away.

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What does a penny saved is a penny earned meant?

It means that if you save a penny,you earn that penny when you really need it to spend.


A penny saved ia a penny wasted?

No, "A penny saved is a penny earned".


What year did Benjamin Franklin say a penny saved is a penny earned?

This is simple enough isn't it ? Actually a penny saved is BETTER than a penny earned because if you had to earn the penny you would be taxed on your earnings whereas any savings on expenditure go straight to your personal (or corporate "bottom line". "Lost time is never found again?" Says it all really doesn't it ? Jason


How can you use a penny saved is a penny earned in the sentence?

A Penny saved is a penny earned, as you would not have it any other way


What does a penny saved a penny earned mean?

A penny earned is a penny saved means the money you save (and you don't spend) then it is earned. Because you don't waste it so it's practically saved.


What finishes the proverb a penny saved?

...is a penny earned.


What does the proverb a penny saved is a penny gained mean?

if you earn a penny and you save it


Can you provide an an example story for the proverb a penny saved is a penny earned?

When one saves a penny by purchasing a $1.00 item for $.99 the penny saved is earned because you put forth effort to save the penny. Contrary to the belief that a penny placed in a savings bank is earned. A penny placed in savings was earned prior to it being saved.


Should you keep a penny?

Sure, like they say,"A penny saved is a penny earned."


What historical figure is known for A penny saved is a penny earned?

Rockefeller


What is one of Benjiman Franklins quotes?

"A penny saved is a penny earned."


Did Benjamin Franklin have a famous speech?

a penny saved a penny earned