[Publius6961]

Been there... done that.

It was a liberating experience to realize how little I could live on, and how unimportant a new car and other stuff is.

I am now making 75% of what I used to and never been happier.

Starting in the late 80s the rules changed. I am surprised it's taken some people so long to realize it.

[Huck]

People think the world owes them a living. Amazing. 170 years ago Kit Carson was out in the woods eating his horse. We sure have gone soft since then.

[glory]

Great point. All this delayed a car purchase and we still haven't taken the plunge. Even with their problems, it's been so wonderful not to have a car payment. All that extra money has been working hard to pay off our debt. I can't wait to be debt free save for a mortgage!