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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

I spend less than half the average of my state. But, I bought my house almost 30 years ago, now, so my mortgage is $800.

I lost my job once, and ended up working for just over half of what I was making before. And, I was able to get by. I remember being a bit mad at myself for blowing so much money when I made more, I could have been saving it.