A lot of the thrifty habits in my family were passed down from two sets of very thrifty great-grandparents and grandparents, who all lived during the Big Depression. I am very greatful that we learned about being thrifty from these hard working, determined people.

With today’s current economic trouble, stress and worry over financial problems is really getting to a lot of people. However, I have to say that, while many people are in genuine financial distress, not being able to afford Starbucks or having to drive a used car for another year are not signs of a depression. If you talked to Grandma about your money woes, she would shake her head, tell you about using one carrot and half a very scrawny chicken to feed a family of five and mention that she didn’t even have a car. She would also pull out her well worn series of financial lectures about saving until you can afford it and shopping for cheaper used or even free items. Believe me, we know these lectures by heart!

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