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[quote=Anonymous]I hang out with people who make way less money than I do. It helps control entertainment spending/limits going to expensive restaurants.

I bought  a reasonably priced house for my income and still drive my 10 year old, ugly car.  Occasionally I get the urge to upgrade my car (my coworkers all drive BMWs and audis, so my car sticks out).  However, then I remind myself that my friends couldn't care less what I drive and I may as well get as much mileage out of my current car as I can.

I have a goal monthly extra mortgage payment. As long as I can meet that goal, I figure any leftover money is "fun" money.  For the new year, I plan to spend a little more money on myself (yoga, massages, etc). I used to hate spending money on these things because they are expensive and unnecessary.  But whatever. I am a little tired of being so frugal, so I'm loosening up a little.  I should still be able to retire early and pay off my house early even if I spend a few hundred bucks a month of myself.  [/quote]

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