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by FrugalWad
Tue Sep 15, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Friends, Family, Relationships, and Community Questions
Topic: Do others Respect you if you don't have a Job and ERE
Replies: 59
Views: 30800

Re: Do others Respect you if you don't have a Job and ERE

I tend to go for the smartass:

I monetize economic valuations on an as-needed basis to generate revenue for a small non-profit that helps the disenfranchised to lead what simple life they can. It's hugely rewarding.

I live on an alternative revenue stream. But that's all of us, right, swimming ...
by FrugalWad
Fri Aug 21, 2015 9:33 pm
Forum: Philosophy and Lifestyle Questions
Topic: How Much Do You Spend on Food?
Replies: 13
Views: 5306

Re: How Much Do You Spend on Food?

I went back from the beginning of the year and pulled every purchase listed under groceries between the big box store card and my regular card. I have to say, I'm shocked to see the monthly average at $605.63 for two people and a cat. That's including everything that can be bought at a big-box store ...
by FrugalWad
Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:11 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: ERE-ye, ERE-ye, ERE-ye!
Replies: 3
Views: 1316

Re: ERE-ye, ERE-ye, ERE-ye!

I don't know if I'll ever accumulate enough, or rather I don't know if I'll ever stop investing. I'm at a point where I'm very comfortable with how I'm living, only needing to take on some consulting rarely if I feel the need to take on a cool project. I take sabbaticals otherwise. I just sold ...
by FrugalWad
Fri Aug 21, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: ERE-ye, ERE-ye, ERE-ye!
Replies: 3
Views: 1316

ERE-ye, ERE-ye, ERE-ye!

I've been hard-pressed to find people with the same mindset of living below your means since I became aware of how unfortunate it was to be deep in debt at the eager age of 21. It seems like between here and MMM, I've found the community I've been searching for.

I went from broke to budgeteer ...