when it comes to money, the golden mean is saving some income, while giving yourself a modest spending allowance
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Word History
First Known Use
1541, in the meaning defined above
golden mean
noun
as in middle
a middle point between extremes when it comes to money, the golden mean is saving some income, while giving yourself a modest spending allowance