[valiant55]

This hits close to home. Despite our household income approaching 200k I was still driving a 17 year old car until the repairs exceeded the scrap cost. I got lucky and snagged a starter home just before rates shot up and continue to live well below my means. I hate spending money and can only make bigger purchases after weeks of consideration and only pull the trigger on an impulse. My SO still sweats over $50 purchases.

[etrautmann]

we still do this. My spouse and I drive a ten year old beat up Prius and I love it. it's a point of pride that I don't need a fancier car, and the utility and efficiency actually feel good (sadly EVs aren't an option for us).

[sys_64738]

It’s wonderful when spouse is careful with money too.