An Expensive Car
“I paid $250 for someone’s junker and got maybe six months out of it before it was scrapped. The kids would hide in the floorboard whenever I had to drop them off at school,” said Michael Smith.
“Whenever possible, I would buy generic or store brand,” added Michael.
Nora avoids spending on food and eating out, saying, “Meals and drinks outside my home: If it’s a night out, then go for it. Otherwise, I eat leftovers at work and get a lot of compliments on how good my lunch smells. I bring a Contigo of tea from home, and when it’s gone, I drink tap water in a reusable bottle.”