[Gay State Conservative]

My Dad grew up in the slums of South Boston ("Southie") during the Depression.That,plus being the youngest of 7 in his family during that time,made for very,*very* hard times.As a result he developed a "never a borrower or a lender be" *and* a "live below your means" attitude.

My Dad wore Timex watches and drove Oldsmobiles when he could have afforded *much* more.

I've adopted his attitudes and having done so has resulted in financial security.

I learned many valuable lessons from my parents..."live below your means" being one of the most valuable.

[roadcat]

I learned many valuable lessons from my parents..."live below your means" being one of the most valuable.

Good for you! Same for me. My Dad grew up poor in a ghetto of Philadelphia, with two brothers and no father, his father died before my Dad was born. Struggled until WWII and went to fight as a U.S. G.I. I also live below my means. I also picked up one of his bad habits, in collecting old junk and fixing it up. Took me a while to figure out that I can afford anything I want and don't need to grab second-hand junk. My Dad and his brothers never had anything new.