Thrifts

noun

1. The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money).

   "His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house."

2. A savings bank.

   "Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts."

3. Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.
4. Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit.
5. Vigorous growth, as of a plant.