My Dad lived through the Great Depression, and after my Mum died he would do a cook up once every couple of weeks where he would put cheap cuts of finely cut meat in, and vegetables he grew or bought, (and what we called weeds), some spices and seasoning, cubed potato or 15 mins before it was ready he would throw rice into it. It would absorb some of the liquid, but he would get 14-16 containers that he would then freeze. He would eat the same thing every day. His power and grocery bills were a quarter of what other people paid, and walked anywhere within a 15 mile radius rather than drive the car! The food he scavenged included comfrey, dandelion leaves, watercress, sour thistle, etc. The only sauce he ever used was tomato sauce. He lived till he was 96, and Mum died 25 years before him. At 92 he was still using chainsaws, climbing trees, cleaning out his house gutters - he always said the Depression made him mentally and physically tough.

I just bought a one-owner 2002 GMC Envoy with 118,752 miles (avg. 5,655/yr). An 81 yo lady bought it new from the local GMC dealership when she was 60 yo. Always had the dealer service it and it was garage kept from day one. The lady died and her children were selling the house ($564k, which was $200k below comps because it was "dated") and the SUV. They said many people wanted the Envoy but never showed up to check it out. So, I went to test drive it. It is immaculate, headlights and tires look brand new and it's loaded with leather, heated, memory seats, tow package and everything but a sunroof (top trim). I looked at the garage floor at her house for any stains and it was pristine, not even any water spots on it. Needless to say, I said "yes" to the SUV for the asking price of $2,500. Drives and rides like a dream. Thanks PP for encouraging me to hold out and drive my beater minivan until a better and "newer-like" ride came along I could pay cash for. Having no car payment made the decision even sweeter. 😊

When I turned 58, I was unemployed, broke and $30K in debt with nothing saved for retirement. It scared the heck out of me and the stress of not being able to pay bills was killing me. I sold my house (short sale/no equity), 2001 Camry (150K miles) and everything I owned, paid off my debt and started my own reselling business. Now age 62, I net $6K/mo., have a substantial savings account and my only expenses are rent, utilities, phone, bus fare and food. I live on $1500/mo. and save $4500/mo. I rent a 600SF studio and my landlord has never raised the rent. I’m a professional chef so I never eat out. I walk or take the bus everywhere. I switched to Mint Mobile. My credit score went from 590 to 820. The secret is you have to be willing to stop wanting things and make saving cash the bigger priority above all else.

Hey girl, my husband and I switched to Mint Mobile last year, thanks to you. We have saved so much money compared to what Verizon was charging us. I finally got my daughter, who is 30 yrs old to make the switch and I actually got a $100 credit towards my renewal. It's so nice to pay once a year and not worry about a monthly bill with hidden charges. Now, if I can only get my 33 yr old son to make the switch, it would save him so much money but you know millennials, they are so stubborn.

I heard an ad on my radio while driving about two years ago regarding a new seniors program with my internet provider. I called them and my monthly bill was reduced from $60.00 per month to $10.50. It never hurts to ask.

A friend of mine is going through financial problems, everytime we meet up she crys about money she doesnt have, but she goes and gets her Hair, nails and tan done on the regular. Speaks volumes doesn't it. 🤦🙄

I do feel for people who don't see how they can cut expenditure. It's a horrible situation to be in, when you feel everything is so important. Trying to live with a lower budget but without misery can be hell. I live alone (in South-West England) I'm on a limited pension due to disability but my electricity bill (though I have no heating, no insulation, no boiler, no washing machine or dishwasher. I do it all manually. I have a pc, an oven, a tv and an electric fan.) but each month the power bill went up and up until last month it was £179 (roughly $229.54). I called the power company but they just said that's how much you're using. But for £150 they can check at my house. I fell for that in the past but they just find it is correct. But this time my bro-in-law went through every socket, checked what they did and where they ran to then turned the others off - like the garage, where my treadmill is kept but as I don't use it these days (remember the mobility issue?) so he turned it off. This month my bill was £79.77 ($102.29)! I am delighted, just so very happy I kept checking. :)

I called my house insurance and asked how I could reduce my payments without losing any of my coverage. They went through a list of things I had updated in recent years such as a new chimney. In twenty minutes my monthly insurance cost was reduced but $55.00.

My husband and I pay $196 per month for car insurance through Liberty Mutual. I got a quote from AAA for $170 so I called Liberty Mutual and told them we're considering moving over to AAA unless they can match that quote or lower it even more. Now our monthly bill with Liberty Mutual is $145, woohoo!

Agree. I don't Romanticize the Depression, War, Mule & Plow Farming. I read about it and appreciate what Modern Times do for Society.

Another little tip re: cooking chicken or poultry - add a splash of vinegar (any) and it will pull extra calcium out of the bones. You’ll never taste it if you don’t overdo it.❤

Strech your hamburger with black lentils, it’s delicious, not expansif and you will have the feeling of eating beef all the way. I cook lentils before, you can even frozen them after and I do a ratio 1:1 , in most of my recipies.

I got rid of direct tv about 2 years ago because of increasing rates and crappy service and infomercials like crepe erase! I was sick of it! I made sure my new Roku was connected and worked on both of my TVs and I cut the cord! My phone service is with straight talk and I will be checking into mint and I renew my car/home insurance and will check into AAA! Thanks for all the suggestions Prepper Princess! ❤

Because of your recommendation, I switched to Mint mobile for almost 2 years now and it's the best decision I have made! I have no problem with Mint whatsoever. I also have been shopping around for car insurance but never thought about Triple A. I will give them a ring for my next renewal. Thank you so much!!

usually free days for the Zoo, botanical gardens etc. are during a weekday - when people work, so they have to take a day off from work. Just saying. NY is quite expensive for any little thing we think is "free", never is. Which is why many people left or looking to leave NYC.

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My mother never told me about any of the bills or money either. She was too private and I could have also learned more for her and my own benefit.

A great tip we learnt recently was actually cooking the whole chicken in the crockpot- fill it with water so that it’s about half full, then you don’t need to cook the bones separately, because the broth is made that way AND it’s such lovely quality 🤩

Thanks for your videos thanks ❤😊

I use tovusr coupon at on army base with mom they take ecpired coupons and got alot of food free