It is possible to live quite well on so little

[dtbach]

LBYM was the way we got to our nice position financially. I certainly know how to live on few dollars but it's nice to now be able to "blow that dough".

I'm glad to hear those less fortunate can still live in dignity and comfort on a small income.

[street]

Great story. I think there are a lot of people like what you described and they did just fine. I came from a very poor area and people did just fine during retirement. Of course they didn't travel the world but had what they needed and were happy.

[NW-Bound]

Time to repeat one of my favorite quotes:

"It's possible to live well whether you are rich or poor. When you are poor, it just costs less" -- Andrew Tobias

I now have more money than I had earlier in life, so I am spending a bit more. Still do not want to "blow dough" indiscriminately though.

In fact, I desire less and less nowadays. I treasure my health the most, and that's something money cannot buy anyway.