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I know for some it’s FIRE (financial freedom retire early). What is your motivation?

[Anh]

1. Not be a victim of consumerism.
2. Not living paycheck to paycheck.

[Stephanie]

Honestly I was just raised by two parents who are frugal. No real motivation -just seems to be how I am.

[Ti.Gretzinger]

1. Yes, financial freedom.
2. I want my children to pick up on my frugal habits so they don’t ruin their financial future.

[Molly]

Being frugal comes naturally to me. My parents were frugal out of necessity. Fortunately I’m in a financial position where I don’t HAVE to be, but so glad I am.

I’ve been able to pay for cancer treatments and IVF treatments in cash without stress.

I still don’t like having to pay for them, but at least I’m able to without going into debt.

That peace of mind is priceless to me.

Have you seen: What has surprised you the most about frugality?

[Tina]

I like having the peace of mind to have the finances to cover emergencies.

I’m a single mom living in a country I wasn’t born in, with no family members nearby to reach out to if I needed immediate assistance.

[Stacey]

I want to get to the point where I know I am ok and that I can live a long healthy life without stressing about money and maybe even retire. (I’m in my 50s).

[Jill]

I started being frugal before I knew it was a thing. Then I married my now exhusband, and things got to the point where I was stressed and unhappy over money all the time. I went back to being frugal, put him on an allowance, and improved at least the financial situation. After we divorced, I met my now husband, who was a fan of FIRE.

Between us we paid off our cars and my house, saved 40% of his income, and retired in our late fifties, even with helping some less than frugal relatives.

Being able to sleep at night is priceless!

Consider browsing: What frugal step did you take this week to save money?

[Margie]

Absorbed the lifestyle growing up. Retired now, and able to maintain a comfortable standard of living, within my means.

[Jan]

To gain financial freedom…..and I have.

I enjoy the challenge and I don’t waste anything. I believe in being good to the Earth and not being greedy.

[Heather]

For sure retiring before I’m much into my 60s is the biggest motivator. Unfortunately I had my youngest at 42 so that’s going to be hard.

[Teresa]

So, I can retire as early as 46, if I am offered an “early out” with full benefits (otherwise I’m out at 57).

It started out as necessity, but over time, as I earned more money, I stayed frugal to prioritize my financial goals and use the income for things I felt were worth it, scrimping where I don’t.

Worth a look: I have an idea for those of you looking for a way to give your Mom a frugal gift for Mother’s Day

[Linda]

I grew up poor, share cropper’s daughter that went on to be come the most respected John Deere service person in our county. We were poor but bless with a loving family.

Watching my mom and dad raise 6 kids, 2 business mangers, 2 engineers, 1 accountant, and millionaire protect managers, frugal just because a way of life. A lifestyle that was passed on to my children.

It a life style of budgeting, saving and being careful how we use our money.

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