SUCK IT UP AND LIVE LIKE NOBODY ELSE!
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2023
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Most of my friends and coworkers tease me about being a cheapskate because I drive an old beat up Honda Civic, I bring my lunch to work everyday and I buy my clothes at Goodwill. The part they always seem to forget is that I’m completely debt free at 47 years old. I own my house free and clear and I’ve got money in the bank. Meanwhile they’re all moaning about being broke, behind on their rent and car payments and all their other bills because they live from one paycheck to the next. It’s all about priorities!
I am a single mom with 2 kids, working 3 jobs (not counting UA-cam). I work my first 2 jobs from home M-F and deliver food on the weekends. I started at about $50K in debt. I'm down to $39K. My dream is to get out of debt and buy a nice property and a house, so we don't have to live in our horrible condo anymore. Your videos are a great inspiration to me.
I admire your determination and tenacity. Keep it up, your future self will be so glad you did. ✌🏻💕
You will. You’ve got what it takes.
Not all that work really hard make much money. I know from personal experience, but was always thankful for what I had. No desire to be rich😀
I wish you already a great time in this Condo! Sounds silly, bit there is no use to dislike the now.
All the best and lots of love for any day.
Not leaving money to my extended family as most of them spend money on foolish things and to impress others. I don't have children. I plan to leave it all to carefully vetted organizations that rescue dogs, cats and wildlife. I'm sure the dogs, cats and wildlife will be thankful. I don't need them to be proud of me.
Exactly the same here
You sound just like me!
Our Life changes drastically when we’ve had enough! ❤😊 (and want to better ourselves)
"I took responsibility " .That right there is the difference.
I'm going to stop use less spending and save as much as I can until I die. My goal is to leave at least 50,000 in the bank for my single daughter, she has a home I bought and I will leave her my annuity to pay the bills. There is nothing I really need, beyond up keep for house and car. I'm going to to my best for the next 5 years. I have no debt.
My advice to anyone who wants to move out of their parents house is live like you already moved out. Pretend you have rent utilities,groceries etc .Put that amount each month in a separate account by the time you move out you will have a nice bank account.
You would be great at teaching finance to school kids, who are taught nothing about it in school. How to manage their money, etc. Think about that for a side gig. Love your messages!
Funny thing, I have offered to go to schools for free. Nobody is interested.
Schools have to teach what is in the curriculum set by the government. The government does not want people to pay off loans and credit cards
100% debt free here... The "hell week" was tough but so worth it!
I only buy my foods on sale and stock up on everything so I don't have to paid regular price
This lady is awesome she really makes me think about not just money but my actual life...
Financial education should be started in Junior High!!!
The bank’s preferred people in debt, hence, financial education isn’t a priority in schools.
T-Mobile now offers home internet for $50. No contract required. I love it! Comcast was charging me over $100 with taxes! Can't stand Comcast.
Nomore coffeeshops, learning to make my own flavored lattes, switched to cheaper phone plan, no more eating out, no meat diet, switched to dollar tree body washes, use the AC only short time.❤
Been living this way since I was 22 and now at 28 I have my own house making 40k/y.
the next Dave Ramsey but better…
I don’t know why CNBC or some of the news networks haven’t picked you up as a commentator and even your own show… hats off 👍
Living like no one else may mean house sharing. I have been doing that with my dad and three siblings and it is working out great. We are all on fixed income and in various states of health so we support each other. From a financial standpoint you can’t ask for a better situation. So far the economy has had little effect on our quality of life.
Sadly, my kin and I never got along. Their hobby was criticizing me. Not joking, I remember one day my Aunt and I got into a big fight over the time of day.
Being able to live on less than you make is a superpower.
Cape not included!
Awesome video! When I went from working and making over $30,000 a year to being on full disability, I learned real quick how to make changes. I am currently debt free and saving money. People have got to learn to live within or below their means.
Ditto
I love living frugal. My 250,000 co op is paid off. Sold house when children grew up. You don't get much in NYC....and I am not in Manhattan but a different borough of NYC. I am proud I am debt free...and most of my activities cost little or nothing. I still work part time on social security which starts never month. On no medication so no co payments. I walk everywhere so no car. I use my phone as a hotspot for my part time work from home. Children 39 and 27...and yes children are expensive but got good child support...and they turned out good. One a doctor...one a restaurant worker...
I did splurge on a good bed and mattress for 3,000 but rest of furniture is less expensive. I bought home gym stuff...large mirror, mats, and weight....but no gym membership...I spent over about 1,500 on art..but love my home...so don't need to spend going out as much....and cooking from scratch allows me to enjoy the best meals ever!! I live near parks and beaches and ponds in my area of NYC...so free to enjoy nature....free books and DVDs from library...
I think toast&eggs are very healthy✅
To paraphrase an old Sam Elliott beef commercial: Toast and Eggs, it's what's for breakfast.
I can guarantee your mom is absolutely proud of you❤
Sometimes in life, it is not how much money you make...its what you do with it.
Your bedroom is SO PRETTY! I especially love the painting above your bed and how you pulled out the blue and gold into your bedding - makes it look like a fancy hotel room. And hell yeah your mother would be so frickin' proud of you - you're the very definition of "No Excuses." Also - fairly low-speed DSL is the only option where I am and I can even do videoconferences on it and high def video streaming is usually not a problem at all. I was really surprised and I've been in IT for 25 years.
My husband and I have been working 60+ hours (42.5 hours plus 30+ hours overtime) for years now. I feel you on the work ethic, people lack this now.
I did that towards the end of my nursing career. Worked 50-70 hrs and then retired. I worked from age 12 and retired at 62. The last thing I want to do is work now. I'm enjoying my life. I did enjoy working, though. Sometimes I feel guilty that I'm not working. Id rather do without than work.
@@juditharsenault2131 I can see me being just like you. :)
Been living the same way as you since I was 22 and now at 28 I have my own house making 40k/y. I fully agree with you.
This is one of my favorite videos. It inspires me when I get down. I binge watch your videos regularly to keep going, digging my way out of debt which is around 50k. I get something new to implement each time I watch. Thank you so much ❤!
Our kids know that selling our home after we are gone is a no-no. One or more can live in this home for free. It's the generational wealth building we have for them.
I find it admirable that you worked hard to pay off your debt, learned from your financial mistakes, and did something about it instead of history repeating itself.
Learn more Friedaannellis she will teach you step by step
You’ve done really well PP. a great example of what can be achieved
If you put your story in a book, I’d buy it for my grandkids. I’m sure your mom IS proud.
I don't even know you and I'm proud of you!
48, owned my business for the last 17 years, been stacking for 13 years and absolutely debt free. Get out of paper/credit and into hard assets.
I’ve given up bacon, my favorite body wash & replaced with bar soap, plus my one visit per week to Chick-fil-A. No cable, no internet either.
Cricket phone service but will now switch to Mint Mobile.
My hot water heater is turned off 22 hours per day saving me $15 per month……
I’m working all my angles and learning from you ❤
I just had a rummage sale, sold things that were collecting dust. The money will go to fix my door at my house. I have already started collecting more things for the next rummage.
The reason it's so hard to do what Prepper has done is that Americans are constantly bombarded with advertisements and media to "want" everything and to do anything to get it. As a result, going into debt is considered acceptable while taking action to reduce/avoid debt is considered weird. In reality, the opposit is true but the powers that be don't want you to know the truth because it's bad for business.
Turn off your tv.
@@gloriarutman8516 I did more than that. I left the country. I haven't watched TV in nearly 4 years.
Excellent information! I've taken her advice and saved a LOT of $$$ changing to Mint and cutting cable!!! Thank you!!!
I have it from a close source that your mom would be very proud of your accomplishments. You are an outstanding being, and you have made my not-so-great days a bit brighter. The love you show for Rocky and Nala says it all. St. Frances (patron saint of animals) gives you a thumbs-up. 🐾👍💕🙏🏻
God Bless your Momma. May her soul rest in Paradise.
Even at your frugal livestyle......think how much better you have it than that of my parent's childhood. No electricity (used kerosene lamps). Life consisted of growing and canning own food. Outhouse was the bathroom. Washing all clothes by hand. No tv or radio (could not afford radio), etc.
You are doing great and living great. The kids of today are not taught these things. If they were taught, maybe more appreciation of what they already have would be realized.
We are debt free, too. It's a daily "feeling" of financial freedom happiness.
Shopping at Aldi is great but that middle aisle is dangerous
I agree! I just bought a stand-alone hammock from there. I'm obsessed with it! Lol
I avoid the middle aisle!😂
@@darrenoconnell9716 agree!! Haha
Prepper Princess avoids the middle aisles!
I personally think the moral here is whatever works for you, do it. This lady simply illustrates the fact that we could all very likely be content with less material things and live a lifestyle that is balanced and prosperous. We all have our own cross to bear and issues to deal with. It's uplifting to see a person contented and happy who has had to endure and sacrifice to get there. Continued health and happiness Ms. Princess.
I’m 33yrs old and debt free.
Awesome!
The part about working 6AM to midnight is incredible.
It was 6-2:30, then 3:00-12. Two full time jobs.
@@PrepperPrincess I wish I could get by on that amount of sleep.
i went back to college in my 30's on a program my employer had that gave them a tax write off. Their reimbursement was based on grade, i.e., 90% books/tuition paid for an A, 80% for a B, ending at 70% for a C -- --i graduated Summa Cum Laude, Univ. of Denver. No school loan debt!
Well played!! I was able to complete free college degrees from Duke University and George Washington University through my company, AT&T, in 1997. I was also paid for my lodging, materials and food, along with my normal salary while taking my classes. No accrued debt at all.
@@NANASplash yes! a lot of my fellow students were from AT&T -- also in the 90's
I know you Mom was SO thankful and proud of you, and still is!!
You are an amazing human!
The only thing about letting your family know you're leaving them money is that that lessens the drive for them to accomplish things on their own. I knew a couple that lived the way you live for their entire life. They were so tight they squeaked. They had an only child. And when they died, he got everything and proceeded to go on a buying spree to end all buying sprees.
My family doesn’t know.
If they see the video, won’t they know?
You are beyond strong! Sorry about your mom! Your mom is proud of you!
90% will always have an excuse to live paycheck to paycheck. I offered suggestions to my friend, who had gone through her 2nd bankruptcy, said,” But I don’t want to live like you!” 😮 😒 Ngl, it hurt my feelings, like I live wrong 😑
You tell her, "The feeling is mutual."
Unbelievable!
No, I can pretty much guarantee that her feelings are a combination of jealousy and guilt that she's not doing better. Instead of accepting your advice she's gone into aggressive/defensive mode. Don't feel bad. Most people, even if only slightly frugal, receive a lot of jealousy and nastiness.
I dropped a long time friend recently because she was always on the edge of being homeless because of the poor decisions she makes. She was always allowing people to take advantage of her and would get annoyed when I would tell her how she was being used…I eventually decided I had had enough of someone who didn’t want to help themselves have a better life…I feel so much better not having to constantly deal with her drama!
I have seen your videos off and on for a while now but didn't know the full back story. Your hard work paid off and I am certain your mom is proud!
You are like the younger version of my great aunt. I really admire that. I have had nearly zero debt for a very long time. My son and I hadn’t taken a vacation in six years so I recently took him on a 4 day getaway. We really needed it. Other than this debt, I do without…just like I did growing up. The issue is saving and investing. My son is saving/investing and has a kind, wealthy mentor who genuinely wants to inspire him. The key is the mindset and I truly believe he will do well like you are. Thank you for everything you share. It means a lot. ❤
Thank you for helping people about money...
Minimalist living is the best way to save money! I thought that I was going too far re-using ziplock bags and aluminum foil and shopping at used clothing and used furniture stores when I could afford to buy new things...but now I know that I am not the only one and I no longer feel ashamed. Thank you so much! You are truly an inspiration to all of us.
i am amazed at how nice your home looks! love the art over your bed. I have loved your channel for years and like that you are fine with saying stuff that people don't always want to hear.
Anybody should be proud to even know you, even more so if a relative. Proud and *grateful* !!!
I'm so impressed, both by the work you've done and the studies you've conducted - amounting to a university degree, or more. You're really the salt of this earth. Love it! Keep that pretty chin up! Greetings from one simple-living grandma in Sweden!
Your room looks beautiful 👍
Thank you for your true story and being such an inspiration to all that will listen and do! You are amazing Prepper Princess!!! 🎉
I just love prepper princess, she is much smarter than Dave Ramsey!
I have to say, you seem so much happier lately.
Your face is glowing.
California suits you.
(Ohio misses you)
Always great financial advice!
Nice little speech at the end - my advice is never move out of the house.
Because of you, I switched over to Roku from cable along with getting a roommate. I am on a plan to be debt free while putting all the extra toward my debt. Like you, I was stoopid and got in over my head but I’ve learned my lesson!! I have started house/dog/cat sitting and hope it will pick up more with the summer months…it may feel like a long tunnel but I see the shadows of the light ahead!!
I googled a couple of weeks ago after a PP video, and Australia has Roku as well which shocked me!
It's pitched as an alternative to Amazon Firestick though & I have that already. I still don't think I understand what Roku is though.
I needed this today. Your videos are so inspirational and, better still, educational. I learn so much when I come to your channel. And the puppies, oh the puppies! 💕
Husband and I got ourselves through undergrad and graduate schools with no student loans and no parental help, though it was available. Took total of 12 years and many full-time jobs, part-time jobs and a lot of side hustles. More than once people came up to me and said, "Oh, you're so lucky!" Always infuriated me. I was probably the waitress serving their drinks when they were out. For us at least, luck was part of it because we had the ability and the opportunities to make a good future but the drive came from us. PP just want to say that I believe the drive in your life came from you. Always a loyal fan.
You are a stick to it type of person! Great job and thanks a bunch!
Thank you for sharing. Wonderful progress financially. You are awesome. Everyone stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia
I live in Marion Virginia
I just want to hug PP. :) Great human being. Keep being awesome.
Hi Prepper Princess ! Great information. I also love my Roku box! No regrets on cutting the cable. I own my home saved me thousands and now working on getting rid of all debt. Your videos are encouraging working on one room at a time in my home.
@@ep1929 - I'll give you my main reason -- My 1973 house is not wired! So until I allow wiring inside & out, I won't have wifi.
@@dorothygillespie4466 ? My 1947 house is wired.
@@croswellianprincess3590 - Consider yourself lucky, I guess. We don't even have enough electrical outlets here, much less data type outlets.
Getting your house wired is free. The internet company does it for you during installation. This house wasn’t wired when I moved in either.
@@ep1929 That's basically what I use. One day I will allow my house to be wired inside. But it still isn't totally free, PP.
You have a lot to be proud of. You have done a lot with your life, you help others and animals. You live like no one else and I'm sure you give and will give like no one else.
I have been watching your channel for about eight months and have made adjustments in my thinking about money and how I impulse buy. Thank you for sharing your journey with your fans. I encourage the purchase of your book because it's a great way to start taking a realistic look at where we are as consumers. I found encouragement to continue with the journey of becoming a wise and purposeful consumer.
You are inspirational! I borrowed lots of money to go to school and at the time of loan consolidation interest rates were 9.5% and happy to get them! That's when I started my frugal journey. It took 10 years to pay off those suckers but it was 1/2 of the 20 year loan period. It was difficult but having that burning goal negated all the other talk in my head. In some weird way it was enjoyable...like crawling that last few feet over the finish line. I remained frugal after and was able to retire at 54 with just a side hustle for my remaining expenses,
Live like no one else can, so you can live like no one else can.
Thanks you, you are amazing and your mom would be so proud. My husband and I are just switching to Mint Mobile because of your advice and will be saving $929 this year. Thanks for all you do.
So glad to see you in something other than plaid. You look very stylish!
I love your honesty PP
Excellent video, agree 100%. If only my son and sister would watch this, but their values are so different and they will continue to suffer from their choices, sadly.
Your mom would be so proud, I lost my momma April 4th. Great video! You are so right! Also looks like when you are scratching your baby, you did your nails? They look great!
Frontier (my phone company) used to call me 3 times a week for a year at least to try to get me to buy the higher speed internet (fiberoptic) telling me how great it was. Finally after a year, I asked how much it was? It was $10 more per month than my slow speed!!! I laughed and said why would I want to pay more when I don't need the faster speed? They stopped calling me!!!
They also never mention the box mounted inside your house with a giant battery that needs replacing every couple of years.
You're an absolute rockstar. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
You are my inspiration 🤗
I gave up my bacon except special occassions, but sausage is just as much as pork chops and that's the cheapest meat around where I live.
Hi Prepper Princess I got La care by Medicare. I hope to get your book by next month. I have to pay off my credit card bills. Use ebt for groceries. I don’t like to cc. At times I have to limit my use. I like recycling bottles and cans just make some change and extra income. I glad you got out of debt me too. I still have to pay off my loan. That is a nice story. You really worked so hard. I was a long term caretaker too. I hope to downsize one day. When things get better. Going to therapy to get a peace of mind. You are a wonderful daughter. Stay well and safe 👍💖😀
In 2004, I had the opportunity to go to Cambodia to research the need of schools for a grassroots org I helped co-found called Trailblazer Foundation based out of Jackson, WY, in order to apply for a non-profit status to raise funds. After a month of cultural immersion in a third world country, I did NOT want to return to a spoiled rotten, entitled, materialistic environment with no value of what really matters..."we come into this life and we go out of it except for the good we can do for others" It's just stuff we can do without! Thank you so much for the channel. I will pass you on to everyone I know! Some of us get it, but most don't, so we listen to them complaining "I want it now or it will be the end of the world! A little suffering can go a long way to educate about the real world, and so can compromise!
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Excellent advice. Also, your bedroom looks beautiful.
Love your bedroom! Looks awesome 💕
Thank you for working so tenaciously to inform people. I’ve been following you for quite some time. Your videos keep me in the mindset of spending money differently & spending less of it.
I use dvds for entertainment. No cable expenses here. I need to do better though. Great video!
I still have my vcr/dvd player. I use it everyday!
I'm in debt now for the last time of my life. I'm willing to do anything! The amount is 36,000$. Most of that I used to get a rental up and going though. So my income is higher now. Hopefully it'll be paid off one year from now.
Read “your money or your life” and “The Twightwad Gazette”. These books CHANGED MY LIFE!
I love the Tightwad Gazette!
@@simplypatti6705 I actually did already. Thank you! My current plan is to pay this off within a year. Lots of side work. If all else fails I'm pimping myself out. (joke)
@@suecook8379 Already been through those problems. Which is why I spent so much. I clean it myself as well. It's just cash flow at this point really.
@@suecook8379 completely right.
I love the story of how you turned your life around. You are an inspiration.
I’ve given up a lot since watching your videos.
Stopped Starbucks, fast food, mail salaons etc
I want to start a pt job at Amazon or Starbucks to take advantage of 401k
So that’s my next goal
I look up to you, I hope I can change something to better in my life i live in Tübingen, Germany..
In Costco the other day asking about my credit card. CS was amazed i only earned $35 last year he told me he had almost $1000 in rewards. I kinda mumbled i should use it more but i don't spend that much money! I just don't need much.
Great advice from a great lady. Sees her focal point...puts on her blinders and reaches her goals. Keep doing you!!!❤
18 yr olds can't wait to move out of their parent's house. Shame. They should live at home until 25 yrs old and save up a ton of money.
When you want it as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.
My husband and I are arguing about his pants. He says he needs more. He got home from work and we counted them. He has 8 pair. He needs sneakers. We agreed to get him a new pair. We are so low in debt, it's mind boggling. We definitely live near poverty line. The house will be paid off this year. We will then be spending below poverty line. My mother died in a hospital two days after we visited her 32 years ago. It was shortly after I got married. Hugs for your loss.
I used to have Capsule wardrobes but all the mixing and matching did my head in, and I always felt there was a gap to fill.. I've now gone back to having complete outfits.
I have 7 everyday outfits, a weeks worth, per season, I have 7 outfits for Spring/Summer and 7 outfits for Fall/Winter. An outfit consists of a top/bottom/cardi. Plus two outfits I rarely wear - a party dress and a funeral outfit.
I do laundry twice a week max. Maybe suggest to him my idea of a weeks worth of outfits per season. I expect he can easily put 7 together. Who needs more than a weeks worth of clothes when you have a washing machine? Unless it is hot and I get sweaty, I often wear my outfits 2 days running, so that is enough clothes for 14 days. If one outfit wears out - rarely happens, I will just buy another complete outfit or the item that is worn. I feel I have more than enough clothes and life is so much simpler. I'm off camping tomorrow for a few days - easy - I just grabbed 2 outfits - jeans, top and cardi - that will last me 4 days. Yes the tops are a bit pretty/fancy for camping, but who cares - I hate t-shirts with a passion and feel really scruffy in them.
We're not fired up about capsule wardrobes. We just are cutting back because...space. Sort of like the Demi Moore Patrick Swayze movie Ghost. He does wear his pants multiple days in a row. That's what made no sense. I cut way back on my clothes awhile ago. PP suggested and others suggested wearing clothes for 2 or 3 days because they don't get as filthy so I may have 3 dirty pair of pants each week. My husband works for the housing authority. Some of the homes are overrun by cockroaches. To avoid bringing the eggs home on the clothes he's wearing, he leaves that outfit outside. I let them sit in the sun and dump Borax on them. Yes, laundry has reduced some. Housecleaning takes a lot less time. Enjoy your camping trip. I wear short sleeves when we go. I hear you on the tshirts.
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Thank you for the good advice. You are so right. I have cut back most of my spending. And trying to save as much as possible.
Most people will not give up unnecessary spending.
I love your videos, your honesty and encouragement. ❤️
I live in the desert now and often times I think about how easy we have it. Imagine what life was like for hunter gatherer people in the desert 150 years ago. If you think about it they were incredibly resourceful as well as having a very imaginative mind to find food in the most unlikely and barren of places. They knew how to use certain herbs/plants growing in the wild to cure illness. They could find water where any of us living today would never think to look. They knew what cactus could be eaten or used for hydration. Those people like the Apache for example really lived on nothing.
Plus, the Apache would never let themselves fall into the trap of an expensive horse payment. lol
I just finished putting our garden in with my husband and one of our kids. We like doing it and love the rewards!
You are inspiring! Aussie Lady
"Trust me: You are the needy and you need it." Wonderful. I love you, PP!
One of your best videos ever I've been a listener for years. U look great and beautiful back drop today. I save all I can see and don't spend unless I have to I do help my family out even tho I'm 74 and probably shouldn't 😊