Mattis and Judith Hochberg, his wife and collecting partner, live frugally, pouring every extra dollar into their collection.

FORBES: Red Eye

He has some savings--and learned how to live frugally in the Peace Corps.

FORBES: Hire now, pay later

So I deferred law school, couch surfed to live frugally, and founded Foster Skills, an umbrella nonprofit and social business dedicated to empowering foster children to overcome the odds, follow their dreams, and become successful, productive citizens.

WHITEHOUSE: Fostering Change

How many can live that frugally at first, and how many can develop the kind of keen perception and concentration this young lady did to build her business?

FORBES: Staying Afloat as a Sole Proprietor

When the next meltdown comes along, people will likely lose interest in Sheen who will have to clean up his act or learn to live much more frugally.

FORBES: Charlie Sheen's Meltdown Good For His Wallet