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Quote From: lstnspce

I grew up in a small town where everyone thought they knew each others business. They also spent thousands of dollars to keep up with the Jones'.  (There is a Jones family in every small town) I spent my working career doing business and working with accounts.  At a very young age I learned not to judge people by how they spoke or how they dressed.  The ones dressed to "the nines" most of the time were in Credit card hell and the ones that seemed simple and plain, didn't make lots of money but saved all they made, were the ones who paid their bills on time and usually in cash money.  It was amazing.  I have learned that the quiet man, dressed poorly in the back of the room is sitting there so no one can see the bulge in the back of is pants from his wallet.  I also learned the person who says "I'm just an old country boy" is sniffing out that wallet, and the one that professes his faith in the first meeting is just like the old country boy and neither one of them will be paying their bills in cash, if they pay them at all.  I have learned it's not how much you earn, it's how you take care of what you earn and what you own.   I have tired to share this theory with young folks and those around me, and they think it takes a rich man to become rich.  It just takes some great tips on buying (like never pay retail and even if it says it's on sale, it's your job to check the prices and make sure, stay stocked up on groceries so you can always buy on sale, buy your clothes at the final reduced price (who cares about style anyway, except people who wear no panties (just joking), but dress in a way that fashion does not dictate your seasonal clothes so you can wear them until you are tired of them or they are worn out,and take care of the little things that need done around the house before e everything needs replaced.  Also, keep your car clean, it's a big investment that declines in value everyday.  Take care of it and it will take care of you.  I am shocked how my simple depression era thinking has prepared me for retirement with more than I ever dreamed to have and to own.  Don't be a sucker for designer labels unless you buy them with a slight flaw at a warehouse resale joint.  I do and get compliments each time I go out. I spent my money on my glasses and my shoes, as those are the two most important fashion items, because if we can walk and see, we truly are blessed and in fashion. If you don't take care of your pennies, you will never see a dime. My personal quote, as far as I know.  Stay out of debt and help your community by buying at the Salvation Army, donating clothes back to them that you have bought else where and enjoy the freedom this lifestyle wll give to you.  Within a year you will be shocked at your bank balance.  I can tell you that  I honesty don't know what my neighbors drive and I don't care. I never open the blinds on the front windows as I don't want to know how they live.  I am here if they need me, but if we don't look too closely, then we cannot see clear enough to cause envy.  Living in Freedomville!!! (With all of my dimes, created by pennies)

Quote From: lstnspce

I grew up in a small town where everyone thought they knew each others business. They also spent thousands of dollars to keep up with the Jones'.  (There is a Jones family in every small town) I spent my working career doing business and working with accounts.  At a very young age I learned not to judge people by how they spoke or how they dressed.  The ones dressed to "the nines" most of the time were in Credit card hell and the ones that seemed simple and plain, didn't make lots of money but saved all they made, were the ones who paid their bills on time and usually in cash money.  It was amazing.  I have learned that the quiet man, dressed poorly in the back of the room is sitting there so no one can see the bulge in the back of is pants from his wallet.  I also learned the person who says "I'm just an old country boy" is sniffing out that wallet, and the one that professes his faith in the first meeting is just like the old country boy and neither one of them will be paying their bills in cash, if they pay them at all.  I have learned it's not how much you earn, it's how you take care of what you earn and what you own.   I have tired to share this theory with young folks and those around me, and they think it takes a rich man to become rich.  It just takes some great tips on buying (like never pay retail and even if it says it's on sale, it's your job to check the prices and make sure, stay stocked up on groceries so you can always buy on sale, buy your clothes at the final reduced price (who cares about style anyway, except people who wear no panties (just joking), but dress in a way that fashion does not dictate your seasonal clothes so you can wear them until you are tired of them or they are worn out,and take care of the little things that need done around the house before e everything needs replaced.  Also, keep your car clean, it's a big investment that declines in value everyday.  Take care of it and it will take care of you.  I am shocked how my simple depression era thinking has prepared me for retirement with more than I ever dreamed to have and to own.  Don't be a sucker for designer labels unless you buy them with a slight flaw at a warehouse resale joint.  I do and get compliments each time I go out. I spent my money on my glasses and my shoes, as those are the two most important fashion items, because if we can walk and see, we truly are blessed and in fashion. If you don't take care of your pennies, you will never see a dime. My personal quote, as far as I know.  Stay out of debt and help your community by buying at the Salvation Army, donating clothes back to them that you have bought else where and enjoy the freedom this lifestyle wll give to you.  Within a year you will be shocked at your bank balance.  I can tell you that  I honesty don't know what my neighbors drive and I don't care. I never open the blinds on the front windows as I don't want to know how they live.  I am here if they need me, but if we don't look too closely, then we cannot see clear enough to cause envy.  Living in Freedomville!!! (With all of my dimes, created by pennies)