I was fortunate enough to have a dad raised in the aftermath of the great depression. I was taught thrift and budgeting from the get go. No credit, I've rarely had a loan for anything but a house. I currently drive a '95 Accord with 230,000 miles on it.
I've probably not paid $50,000 or more in interest that the next guy over has. Suits me just fine. I built my wife a barn and got horses with that money. She had to wait 10 years for it, but it's here now.
LM
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If I were rich, I'd have the time that I lack, to sit in the synagogue and pray.
And maybe have a seat by the Eastern wall.
And I'd discuss the holy books with the learned men, several hours every day.
That would be the sweetest thing of all.
Ohhh....
If I were a rich man...
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