[USER]

It’s Saturday evening and as I was walking by a very famous street in my city, know for it’s night life, I noticed that all the restaurants are flooded with people, plus long wait lines.

I was left wondering as to how come these people can afford to eat or drink out when it’s so expensive or am I the only one feeling the heat of a possible recession and job loss.

Do they have it all sorted in life or am I the one lagging behind in my frugal life?

Your thoughts please…

PS: please keep it respectful.

[Jen]

Tonight, I wasn’t frugal. I bought my cats toys for Easter and I bought myself used clothes and a used book.

My job has been stressful and it will only get worse until August, so I decided to treat myself and my cats.

Once in a while we deserve it for our sanity and happiness.

It honestly felt so good to buy something new for me.

[Amanda]

Some people have it in their budget but I’m sure some people are charging those meals.

I try not to focus on what other people are doing and choices they make and just make sure my choices are aligning with my family goals.

[Lauree]

I too am wondering.
On social security and now so much uncertainty in our country with loss of jobs ..food prices rising.. tariffs to raise everything.

It’s scary. Going out to dinner less now.

[Maundi]

A lot of people live beyond their means because they want to keep up with what “fun” looks like.

They may end up paying 2-3 x for that meal or for their night out with credit card debt.

My philosophy is that I’d rather work hard and save while I’m young vs barely keeping ahead.

A home cooked meal is much more appreciated than an overpriced night out.

I do think there’s a balance but it’s hard to justify a night out that may cost $150-200 when that equates to so many hours of work.

[Annette]

Who knows what other people’s financial situation are. Keeping up with or being concerned about the Jones’ is very bad for one’s mental health.

I stick to my side of the street,

I don’t give a flying squirrel what others are doing or how.

it is too bad so many people believe it to be credit card debt when no one here really knows.

[Danielle]

You can be frugal and still have fun. We got out to eat once or twice a month. Being frugal is not a death sentence and we are definitely not taking anything with us when we go.

We go out, have fun, and our job gives us “partner appreciation” gifts every three months so we do those things; especially our Silver Dollar City tickets.

In December we both got free movie and free consession tickets.

That’s two movies and snacks when we we want to go.

[Kimberly]

my son and I are both on disability. our income combined is less than I was making in one week teaching. I had managed to save up a little to get some dental work done on him.

then, a sudden death in the family wiped out all of it and more. so. starting over. again. and back to extreme frugality.

I don’t know how people can just blow thru money that way.

I really don’t. I buy at aldi, buy only foods for my month long meal calendar. cook and freeze. tiny apartment w my aspie son and SO/caregiver.

son saved 3 yrs of his pt job to finally buy a 10yo car. in cash.

I just want to take a frugal beach vacation., just a few days. I grew up at the beach in Atl ocean.

I’m 57 and haven’t done it in 40 yrs. but I don’t know how those ppl can afford to do this stuff.

[Veronica]

Some are fortunate enough to have more disposable income. (Comes down to how much one makes and financial responsibilities-loans,kids,etc).

Some throw caution to the wind.

Some feel the need to keep up appearances and put themselves in massive debt to do so.

[Lisa]

Congratulations on living within your means. The USA is the biggest consumer of goods from China, Japan, etc.

They’ll pay the tariffs and keep prices affordable or their warehouses will quickly fill up because Americans simply won’t be buying their stuff.

Manufacturing is coming home and bringing back good paying jobs with benefits. Americans are resilient and will persevere.

This is short term pain for long term gain.

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