Subscribe RSS FeedBeing content with what you have and controlling wants is hard. But it is worth it. This is a talk given by a man that I have great love and respect for about being provident providers and living within our means. It’s good.
My wife and I do several things to be more provident. Recently we switched to a cash budget. Actually seeing how many dollars you have left as a real thing instead of just a number helps us control spending. Also, we setup automatic deposits into our savings account (try ingdirect.com, we LOVE them). We also take no income tax credits throughout the year, forcing us to live on less. Than at tax time, we always get a huge tax return, most of which goes straight to the bank, or to pay off debt.
I completely agree! I think THE HARDEST thing about “living within your means” is being content with that. It’s so hard to see past all of the brand new cars on the road, the people sporting the latest and greatest tech gadgets, etc. I try to shake myself mentally and remind myself that no, I don’t need that new whatever- I’m quite happy without it. When that works, I am even happier.