I always remember this date. It is the day that my father died, right before my 10th birthday.
My father had retired from the service after serving almost 30 years.
My mother had never had a job in her life. Lots of women never worked; they stayed home and took care of the home and the children.
For almost two years, we had to live on my parents savings. The pension was cut off and there was no money coming in. Finally, my mother was able to get a job and the three of us had about $25 a week to live on. Fortunately, my parents had saved and had paid cash for their home when they retired to Florida.
That is how I learned to be so frugal. My mother didn't buy anything she did not need. I don't remember her ever buying anything for herself. I got a job at age 12 and was able to buy my own clothes and things for school. (I made $3 a day for a 9 hour day)
It was a valuable lesson.
Friday, the stock market went up and I had a no use gas day. Saturday, I had another no use gas day. $5 to add to the challenge.
Prev. total $18,788.00
today 5.00
new total $18,793.00
I remember this date
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