Inspiration: The Economides family
Sometimes, it’s important to remind yourself that you’re going to get through this.
You can do it.
How do I know? Because of people like the Economides family.
When you need some inspiration, just print out the article 8 Lessons I Learned From The Cheapest Family In The Nation and put it on your nightstand for repeated evening reading.
From the article:
- The family paid off their house in 9 years even as their income averaged $33,000 a year. Of course, the ease of pulling this off would depend on the original cost of their home.
- They spend $350 per month for food and disposable items covering paper goods, cleaning supplies and personal care items.
- They never use credit cards. Ever. For anything.
- Living this way means you need to plan, organize, shop wisely, communicate effectively (with the whole family), embrace teamwork, make sacrifices, prioritize frugality, and (perhaps most of all) stay determined.
