Posted on 01/10/2017 4:01:14 PM PST by nickcarraway
A woman has saved tens of thousands of dollars after she vowed to buy nothing for a whole year.
It may sound extreme, but caught up in a consumerist society, Michelle McGagh thought it would change her relationship with money forever.
The personal financial journalist became a minimalist, and stopped cluttering her house with possessions and making unnecessary purchases. Now she is about $27,000 better off for it.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
No, I’ve heard of a Rolex, just never that nickname.
“...six-figure property taxes...”
Yikes! I believe I’d move.
I know people who bought little bungalows in the Bay Area in the late 60s —80s for $35k — $180k. Those are appraised at over a million now.
Sheesh, I’d cash out, move out, roll over the equity and live on the interest.
That certainly made me smile!
After spending on booze, boats and broads there is little left in my budget for luxuries.
:)
I consider the chocolate dipped strawberries I sent (from a business trip) to my 24 year old daughter and none-of-your-business year old wife for their Birthdays to be essentials. ;-P
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