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Originally posted by SoCal911SC
Paid off house by the age of 35.
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I did this when I was 39 and it is truly amazing the amount of freedom that this provides (actually, paying the home off is what allowed me to start looking for my Porsche). When I bought vehicles, or anything else for that matter, I always paid cash. I had to get a credit card for business travel and was declined by several companies before one would give me a chance because I had no credit record - I had $45,000 in my bank account and all I could get approved for on the credit card initially was a whopping $250...
I clip coupons. The cost of buying a Sunday paper is easily offset by the plethora of usable coupons contained within. Like tabs, I frequent Big Lots - once a week I go. Monthly trips to Sam's Club for consumables and wine (does anyone here have a taste for Penfold's - that is the most amazing wine). All the yardwork is done solely by me. I am currently painting the exterior of our home. I do all the maintenance to our cars.