This story is amazing to me. I am somewhat embarrassed to say that. The most amazing part of their story is that all the children are teenagers or older.

“The Economides family are aptly named — the family of seven lives a comfortable lifestyle on $35,000 a year, without credit. They’ve written a New York Times best-selling book called “America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money.” (The Economides)“

Here are a few of their ideas

• as a family plan all your meals 30days in advance, then shop for groceries one day per month. Plan 2-3 days per month for cooking. Prepare all the meals and freeze them. Use coupons saved over the previous 30 days.
• shop at thrift & consignment stores for clothing. Don’t be afraid of who will see there, it’s probably on one you know.
• use your local library to borrow movies and music for free.
• do your own haircuts, it’s not that hard to learn. Google search “cut your own kids hair”
• buy used furniture
• stop thinking you have to “keep up with Joneses”

They are a true inspiration to all of us who want to live within or below our means. To read more about them, you can pick up their book at Amazon: America’s Cheapest Family.

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