The other day, I read that retirees have less money but are spending more. My initial reaction, now that I have entered the semi-retirement phase of my life, was mild annoyance. Especially when the journalist started throwing numbers and statistical evidence to prove, without question, I was overspending. Interspersed in the percentages was the fearContinue reading “Will the money run out?”
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Afternoon tea with my family – paid for with cash!!!
Why more people are ditching credit cards – Money – TODAY.com. http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/42688903 There is a subtle, yet profound, difference between austerity and frugality. For me, it is similar to being in a grey prison or celebrating freedom under a blue sky. Controlling the desire for consumption signals an increase in personal creativity. I can see why people areContinue reading “Afternoon tea with my family – paid for with cash!!!”
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