Comments on: Going Broke By Earning More Money

By: bee

bee — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:55:13 +0000

Wonderful post… taken very much to heart.

Thanks!

By: Dana

Dana — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:11:58 +0000

Thanks for the ah ha moment when you wrote about your Grandfather’s cars. I’ve gone through too many just in the past 5 years!

Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still

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By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:20:46 +0000

Thanks to everyone for their comments, and to Simple Mom for the opportunity to share a guest post with her readers. I jumped at the opportunity to write a post for her because I consider Simple Mom one of the better blogs around! Frugal Dads last blog post..Parade Magazine: How America’s Thriftiest Families Save Money

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:16:10 +0000

I remember one moment in college when I looked around and realized that I could be completely content if I never owned more. That was back when my rent was $175 and my other expenses were about $100. Every now and then I try to remember that, just to keep perspective. Rachels last blog post..Summer Fun with Little Ones

By: happyathome

happyathome — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:01:09 +0000

You can learn a lot from people who lived through The Depression Era. Everything we focus on now is how easy it is to buy something to make our lives easier. I think we did pretty good without a lot of the things that are now available. Big example is toys at a very early age, the box is usually more entertaining to babies! Great post, thanks!

By: Ivy

Ivy — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:32:34 +0000

Thank you. This comes at the prefect time for us b/c my husband just got his first job after finishing his PhD.
I can already see that making a better income isn’t how you get out of debt like we thought.
It is a decision we have to make.
This is such a great way for us to think about it.

By: All Adither

All Adither — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:54:48 +0000

But how do I find that contentment? That’s the problem, isn’t it?

Really nice post.

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By: Pete

Pete — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:37:23 +0000

I think this post hits it on the head – you need to find contentment first, and then you’ll be able to save more and live below your means. Great reminders!

By: Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc and Angel Hack Life — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:26:26 +0000

Wise points… I have practiced saving 80% of my last three annual raises and it has worked wonders for my financial stability. Marc and Angel Hack Lifes last blog post..101 Dirt Cheap Ways to Enjoy Yourself

By: Blessed

Blessed — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:20:15 +0000

You said it right when you mentioned your Grandfather didn't increase his lifestyle because he had reached contentment... if we just quit striving for more we could learn to be content! Blesseds last blog post..Early Bird Giveaway & an announcement!