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Unintended Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A person, trying to help a family member figure out how to pay taxes on their home and thus be able to keep possession of the fully paid off home suggested that the family member take in a roommate to earn some extra money. I do, which is why I wanted it out in the open as to what the budget allowed. Maybe, but probably not.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill. Eating out or going to a movie were once a year events. Me: What kinds of frugality did you practice while you were earning your millions?

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