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The Frugal Gay cultivated financial freedom for himself and can help others do the same RICH LOPEZ | Staff writerrich@dallasvoice.com When you think of influencers, they always seem to be jet-setting away to somewhere exotic or dining at all the hot spots, with stylized pics and stories splashed across social media.
Tom Brickman is none of that — although he could be if he wanted. Instead, as The Frugal Gay, his influence is less about showing off some faux fancy life and instead about keeping money in your pocket. “I don’t say I’m an influencer, I’m just sharing my journey publicly now that I don’t have a 9-5 weighing me down,” he said.
Tom Brickman offers financial advice on his website, The Frugal Gay Brickman’s story has been told on Business Insider and USA Today.
He’s shared his background with other social media entrepreneurs and on podcasts. A recent tweet went viral that led to him being interviewed by The Washington Post.
