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Bill Gates owns a https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/Residence_of_Bill_Gates.jpg that overlooks Lake Washington in Medina, Washington. The 66,000-square-foot (6,100 m2) mansion is noted for its design and the technology it incorporates.[1]
In 2009, property taxes were reported to be US $1.063 million on a total assessed value of US $147.5 million.[2]
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But wait there's more again:Bill and Melinda Gates Purchase $43M Luxury Beach House in Del Mar
The billionaire philanthropists Bill and Melinda Gates have purchased a beach house—splashing out $43 million for an oceanfront mansion in Del Mar, CA.www.realtor.com
Besides holding the title of the richest man in the world, Bill Gates is also a big spender when it comes to security. His $150 million complex outside of Seattle Washington is reportedly equipped with some of the most advanced security measures in the world. Whenever Mr. Gates travels in public, which is quite frequently, he is escorted by a large security team. After getting hit with a pie in 1999, Mr. Gates has been especially careful when it comes to his security. Trips to developing countries and other dangerous places make it even more difficult to provide Mr. Gates with adequate security.
Are you using Bill Gates' spending on security as an example of him not being frugal?
Spending significant funds on specialty cars, or spending tons of money on new clothes, jewels...that would be evidence of a lack of frugality.
Keeping yourself and your family safe because you are a target simply because of your wealth...or coz folks hate microsoft...that is not an example.