The first things that came to mind while reading this article yesterday:
ditch the cable bill and the internet. the library has free internet.
also, the married couple (name escapes my mind) took out a HELOC to buy the damn RV. bad bad bad move. Sell that thing now.
As for the single guy trying to make ends meet? what an inspiration. he did not once blame anyone or anything for his situation. he is taking responsibility. what a refreshing idea.
Being married myself with a family the Mrs. and I both work because we both have 401ks from our employers. Knowing that social security won’t be there for us when we retire this is primary source for retirement savings. My wife would love to stay home with the kids but those during those years that she wouldn’t be working we would lose out tremendously on the tax deferred gains on our 401k contribution. Raising kids is not only about providing shelter, food, and clothing. it is also about parents being able to provide themselves come retirement.
