West_of_West

Years ago I had a coworker ask how I was able to travel so much because we made the same wage.

I was just like I don’t do drugs or buy drinks at a bar. I don’t own a car and my phone is cheap and paid off. I kept my expenses as low as possible to do what I liked.

Given how expensive renting is now I don’t think my frugality would have helped as much as it used to.

Sure, but plenty of people buy things because they want to feel wealthy. I have people in my life who buy fancy cars, holidays, and furniture on loan with bad interest. Instead of saving for an item, they pay too much for instant gratification.