Comments on: Cheerful Frugality Faces Financial Meltdown

By: MrsMoney

MrsMoney — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:57:03 +0000

GREAT POST. I really needed this. I work at a bank, and people are coming in every day freaking out. We’ve had people want to take $100,000 in CASH home!! They are nuts. Not only is that a stupid idea, but it’s going to make things worse if everyone pulls their money out! I think you’ve got a great outlook. Thanks again!

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By: Jenn @ Frugal Upstate

Jenn @ Frugal Upstate — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:26:15 +0000

I just love the way you try to look at life. Keep it up!

By: Condo Blues

Condo Blues — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:08:24 +0000

I think that the best thing that I can do is focus more of my blog posts on ways to save money and reuse items that they already have. You know teach the people who are freaking out because they don’t have a finacial plan how to live large on a little budget.

By: Ann at mommysecrets

Ann at mommysecrets — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:12:01 +0000

Great article!! I started writing a comment, then realized it was long enough for long blog post. I wrote more, but I’ll share one thought here:

This is a great time to teach your friends, neighbors and family members to live frugally. Gather a group of women to teach about budgets, pinching pennies at the grocery store, cooking inexpensive meals, living simply… My friend Shannon lead a great discussion on “saving on groceries” at my church a few years ago – I learned sooooo much listening to other frugal women.

And pray that God would remind you how BIG he is, and how much you can TRUST him. Then use that peaceful perspective to encourage other people to put their HOPE in Christ, the only sure thing in times of uncertainty.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:40:43 +0000

Just wanted to say a quick Thank you… I’m enjoying reading Frugal Hacks!

By: GP

GP — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:20:33 +0000

the last sentence… that was the most powerful.. thanx… everytime you start having a “pity party” is when you need to thank G-d for what you DO have

gp in montana
ps.. can you let me know when we’re added to blogroll TIA

By: Janel

Janel — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:43:38 +0000

Meredith, I love you to bits. {hugs}

I’m not all happy go lucky and oblivious either. Rich and I spent almost 2 hours last night discussing this stuff, our finances and our future. I avoid the day to day financial news so I don’t worry excessively. God has a plan and is working it… We just need to have faith and hang on.

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:12:27 +0000

Great post, Meredith. I haven’t written about any of this either, which certainly doesn’t mean I am not paying attention. If anything, this situation has furthered my resolve to be more independent and to continue focusing on my individual goals. It’s my way of taking back the control that it seems is being lost all around me.