Comments on: Frugality 101: Mindset

By: Andy Hough

Andy Hough — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:34:39 +0000

Henrietta – It sounds like your experience was similar to mine. Although there were only five children in our household.

By: Henrietta Allen

Henrietta Allen — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:47:14 +0000

I know what you mean. My mother is frugal. It seems her mind was program to be that way. I guess with six children and a very limited income can make anyone frugal and yes it rubbed off on me. It is best make it a point to think frugal, because it will become easier as time passes.

By: julie prawira

julie prawira — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:10:33 +0000

Yes, I agree with you.

By: Andy Hough

Andy Hough — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:58:25 +0000

I was brought up in a frugal lifestyle and I’ve just taken it a little farther. I remember being somewhat resentful of the frugal lifestyle as a teenager but I also realized it was a necessity so it didn’t bother me that much.

By: Siouxsan

Siouxsan — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:24:47 +0000

Good ideas. I live the thrifty lifestyle. You wouldn’t believe the bargains I find at Goodwill stores! What is VERY hard is trying to teach teenagers that we must live within our means. They look around and see their friends with the best of everything (latest cell phone, name brand clothing and shoes, cars, you get the idea). Thrifty moms like me are a witch with a capital B! But later in life, I hope they look back and appreciate what I am trying to instill. I know too many people that are in financial trouble because they want it all.