I salute this life hack. Focus on decreasing per-month expenses. Reflect on large purchases like a house because that's where you can save the most absolute-saved-per-percent-saved.
My first house was $50k with ~$550/month house expenses (HOA / taxes) in New Jersey. My current house is a $150k duplex with ~$200/month expenses (excluding utilities) in Michigan (and about $600 in income rent from renting the other half of the house).
Choose frugality level up to your comfort, but also read up on Positive Psychology and Hedonic Treadmill to learn how to squeeze more happiness out of your money.
Best article: If Money Doesn't Make You Happy Then You Probably Aren't Spending It Right
My first house was $50k with ~$550/month house expenses (HOA / taxes) in New Jersey. My current house is a $150k duplex with ~$200/month expenses (excluding utilities) in Michigan (and about $600 in income rent from renting the other half of the house).
Choose frugality level up to your comfort, but also read up on Positive Psychology and Hedonic Treadmill to learn how to squeeze more happiness out of your money.
Best article: If Money Doesn't Make You Happy Then You Probably Aren't Spending It Right
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