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When I first moved to OKC I used up 110% of my available liquid assets. Credit cards and frugal living got me through some tight spots. I paid 100% of every debt and I had. I never once in my life received any form of government assistance. I lived on a lot of potato soup and rice. I can remember the big Friday night celebration was to pour a can of soup on the rice instead of eating just rice with soy sauce. I could survive for 25 cents per day on food.
Over the years I have seen several people end up declaring bankruptcy after living on food stamps but they always had plenty of money for booze and cigarettes. I figured if I ran up a debt I was supposed to pay for it and I always have.
I can remember wondering how I could earn the money in time to pay a $35 water bill. I always found another wedding to shoot or yard to mow.
Now I am at the point of zero debts, some OK assets after a lot of hard work. I am far from rich but I don't worry about buying whatever toy I want.
With only one brother there is not much family looking for money.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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