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​Even When You Live in the Country You Can Save

I live in a reasonably remote rural area of Victoria.  The majority of our community members are farmers, farmer's wives or farmer's children or at least people who rely on farmers for their income.  Due to the prolonged drought situation, we are all suffering at the hip pocket and towards the end of the year is particularly hard financially. If you do  not stick to your budget religiously throughout the year, there simply isn't any money coming in ANYWHERE!  

Last year my partner and I ran out of money due to budget oversights and unforeseen circumstances on the farm with machinery.  It was mortifying and very tough on both of us emotionally.  This year, I am proud to say we have already done our Christmas shopping, we are doing the usual festive meal on a blitzing budget and have even saved enough money for our airline tickets for a holiday in February - all on the same amount of money as last year.  

I wanted to personally thank you and your brilliant website and of course the generous and supportive Cheapskaters out there who have provided me with a new perspective on money, material wealth and emotional well-being.  I have never been a saver.  I have always lived for the moment.  

In retrospect, I was thoroughly materialistic in all the worst possible ways.  This is not to say I am now an efficient saving machine but at least I know that my goals in life are not determined by what I have and how much it cost.  

Thank you for providing me with an insight into a potentially destructive life path and of course, for those brilliant newsletters chockfull with great ideas!  By the way, I have made my partner pay for his cups of coffee since July.  This is how we have afforded to go on holidays!!!!!!

Name withheld by request

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