How to be poor?

[CS1983]

I don't think I have any real advice like your looking for. That said, we can talk about something to get the conversation started until others chime in.

I suppose in preparation of being poor, it's important to get rid of a much debt as possible. Knowing how to fix things will be important. Home cooking and meal planning will be pivotal as well. I used to hate thrift stores (because I didn't grow up needing them and thought they were depressing), but now I find all kinds of good stuff there, especially when I shop at ones adjacent to well off neighborhoods.

No debt, currently (aside from soon to end lease and an impending mortgage).

I can generally fix things or know those who can.

I agree on meal planning and food prep.

Thrift stores are good, but one has to be careful of getting themselves into a bunch of money-depleting deals. I can "save" us right into my wife glaring at me.

[Great-Kazoo]

No debt, currently (aside from soon to end lease and an impending mortgage).

I can generally fix things or know those who can.

I agree on meal planning and food prep.

Thrift stores are good, but one has to be careful of getting themselves into a bunch of money-depleting deals. I can "save" us right into my wife glaring at me.

No debt. Buy in bulk, well stocked with provisions. If and when possible, buy in to a 1/4 - whole livestock. Per pound averages out much lower, for better quality, product

Pay off credit cards , when used, on time.
Live within, not beyond your means.

Learn how to barter , as well as know your way around tools. A simple plumbing issue can coat $100's unless you can diy . NETWORK.

AND hope you die before your savings run out.