Not much of a sacrifice...

[sabrinamari]

A Life Without Debt: 10 Things That Make Being Debt Free Possible

www.savingadvice.com/blog/2009/12/01/105492_a-life-without-debt-10-things-that-make-being-debt-free-possible.html


This is an extremely smart article. I wish I had learned these principles as a kid, but I find myself putting most of them to good use now. And frankly, living this way isn't much of a sacrifice. Very occasionally, I splurge and get something pricey that I really want using cash (a piece of art, an expensive skirt or kilt, a fancy pedometer). When I do, I keep it it in good shape and use it/treasure it forever. Still, the vast majority of the time, I'm pretty frugal.

The payoff is priceless: little or no financial stress, zero money bickering, and joys that revolve around love, good friends, good hobbies and good work.

But best of all, frugality as a way of life brings freedom: freedom from choices I despise and freedom to pursue what really matters.

It's totally worth the things I've given up: new cars, new toys, fancy digs, new wardrobes and frequent vacations.

I can't say that it's really much of a sacrifice.

Comments

[vgnwtch.livejournal.com]

It really does require not buying into the relentless mindless consumerism that we're told gives life meaning. Life is way more fun when you're not struggling to keep up with the Joneses. It's only when you step outside the mainstream that you realise how weird it is.