Speaking of frugal living... that was a big part of my being able to retire at age 55.
Over the decades I knew her, from time to time I would share my frugal tips with one
of my coworker friends. She would ridicule me and continued to live beyond her means.
Today, I've been happily retired for 11 years with my nest egg still growing and she is
flat broke and has recently declared bankruptcy.
That's awesome! You did good! People like their friends/family to live moderately but not tell them about how they too can save money by living frugally. It's a fine line. You can't show off your wealth but you also might bore people telling people how cheap you are. Lol. Can't talk politics, religion, money, and the list goes on. How's the weather today?