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Meet the family who live on $44K a year - debt-free

Seeded on Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:01 AM EST
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Many Americans are struggling with debt as the economy sours. But Arizona's Economides family - all seven of them - are making ends meet on only $44,000 per year. "The economy is in a tailspin, and we're perfectly fine," said Annette Economides.

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I think it is disgraceful to air a family that charges people to find out their tips on saving money. People who are trying to save money shouln't have to pay to learn how. Their are lots of websites on that same subject that are perfectly free. Why does Today insist on helping people like this make money??????

    Reply#1 - Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:01 AM EST
    Sharon Mahaffey

    I think u all need to take a look at the Texas panhandle ! We live off of only 25,000.00 a year and we have no debits ! We r a family of 4 and do just fine! You all need a reality check! Those of you that live in the big citys need to grow up and realize you dont need the exspensive things ! For ex. I bought my husband a xbox 360 for only 150.00 this year. All you have to do is look! Why cant anyone see this? You dont have to have the brand new stuff all the time , I have a house that is mine and I am only 33 , Yes it needs work but im young enuff to have time to fix it the way I want it and wont have to spend lots doing it . My house is 3 br and 2 bath . with 9 lots and only paid 20,000.00 for it all . For chrismas I shop all year at the sales . And do just fine . I think
    I probly do better than almost anyone who waits till the last min to shop. I want all of you out there that have the 30.00 steaks to realize that its people like my husband that haul the cattle around for u to eat that steak , and we get the low end of the deal. So you all need to get happy in the same briches you got upset in and really take a long look at where you are and how you live! You all are the ones makein it hard for urselves. You have noone else to blame! If anyone thinks they have it hard they r very wrong if they make more than 35,000.00 a year. Come live the way we do ( pay check to pay check ) and see if u can do it ! That is the challange for you all!!

      Reply#2 - Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:17 AM EST
      Sharon Mahaffey

      I think u all need to take a look at the Texas panhandle ! We live off of only 25,000.00 a year and we have no debits ! We r a family of 4 and do just fine! You all need a reality check! Those of you that live in the big city's need to grow up and realize you don't need the expensive things ! For ex. I bought my husband a xbox 360 for only 150.00 this year. All you have to do is look! Why cant anyone see this? You don't have to have the brand new stuff all the time , I have a house that is mine and I am only 33 , Yes it needs work but I'm young enough to have time to fix it the way I want it and wont have to spend lots doing it . My house is 3 BR and 2 bath . with 9 lots and only paid 20,000.00 for it all . For Christmas I shop all year at the sales . And do just fine . I think
      I probably do better than almost anyone who waits till the last min to shop. I want all of you out there that have the 30.00 steaks to realize that its people like my husband that haul the cattle around for u to eat that steak , and we get the low end of the deal. So you all need to get happy in the same britches you got upset in and really take a long look at where you are and how you live! You all are the ones making it hard for ourselves. You have no one else to blame! If anyone thinks they have it hard they r very wrong if they make more than 35,000.00 a year. Come live the way we do ( pay check to pay check ) and see if u can do it ! That is the challenge for you all!!

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