I agree. I was a waitress for 2 years in a Marriott Courtyard hotel restaurant (i.e. not an upscale restaurant where the tips were good). I still managed to pay my own rent, car, food, clothes, fun, etc. and I saved $10,000 so that I bought my own house when I got a better job. Granted, I didn’t have any kids, but I did spend extra money on having fun that I wouldn’t have if I had kids.
kittylover2 over 10 years ago
DUH why don’t people get it?
Swalb%515 over 10 years ago
A good motto to go by, Aunty!
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 10 years ago
In the USA, if you don’t have good insurance, don’t get sick. (just saying)
milkweed6410 over 10 years ago
Thoughts are whirling in my head and they aren’t nice. YOU try keeping a roof over your head living below poverty level.
ladykat over 10 years ago
So true, R Smith
noddi over 10 years ago
If only I’d read this before treating myself to that pair of solid gold socks for Christmas
lightenup Premium Member over 10 years ago
I agree. I was a waitress for 2 years in a Marriott Courtyard hotel restaurant (i.e. not an upscale restaurant where the tips were good). I still managed to pay my own rent, car, food, clothes, fun, etc. and I saved $10,000 so that I bought my own house when I got a better job. Granted, I didn’t have any kids, but I did spend extra money on having fun that I wouldn’t have if I had kids.
sbchamp over 10 years ago
How’d ya think I can afford retirement?
Perkycat over 10 years ago
But I want it and I want it NOW!
SClark55 Premium Member over 10 years ago
Kinda says something, that this simple virtue is a punchline. Very true, but still…
Jkiss over 10 years ago
It used to be called common sense. They also used to teach basic finance and budgeting in school. You guys think it’s bad now…….
teachersprayer2 about 10 years ago
Well Said!