Living on $18,000 a year (or less) by choice...

[Charles]

Here's an article that I find interesting and pertinent enough to share on General Discussion since many people are struggling in this economy and trying to make sense of things regarding the changes in lifestyles.

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Living on $18,000 a year -- by choice

Meet 3 people who live on that amount (or much less) while following their dreams. They're thrifty, sure, but also content.

By Liz Pulliam Weston
MSN Money

The term "low-income" is usually a synonym for "poor." But I just interviewed three people who wouldn't use that word to describe themselves, even though they live on $18,000 a year or less -- in two of the cases, much less -- without going into debt.

Their ages are 25, 44 and 60. They're all college-educated and have chosen to live frugally so they can pursue their own interests.

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http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Re ... hoice.aspx

[jeffnevins]

Good topic. But $18,000 seems like so much to me. I've been living roughly on $1800 a year for a while now- With a work for room & board agreement.

I agree that a tough part can be having no health insurance. I've been dizzy for a week w/headaches since taking a blow to the head a while on vacation :) , but have opted for more vitamins over a CAT scan so far.

Thanks for posting.