[rob62521]

I would say the majority of my friends are not frugal. It's kind of depressing because it's difficult to talk about things because the bulk of their conversation is what they've bought or what they are going to buy. Yet, this one couple in particular, both retired recently, don't have their house paid off, owe on both cars, just got a home equity loan to do some remodeling, but said they didn't think they could have us over for a cookout with hamburgers and hot dogs because they needed to cut back.

As for some of the other posts, yes, it's disgusting when people don't save anything and feel they are entitled for financial help when things get too rough. It's one thing if someone gets struck by a sudden, devasting illness or had an accident and everything is wiped out due to cost. But to live high on the hog and then whine when they don't have the money is ridiculous. Yet, so many in society do just that. At my school, I've had parents come in and demand that I buy their kids pencils, paper, school pictures, etc. because they are in poverty. These are the same parents who have gold jewelry, big newer cars, big screen t.v.'s, and just went out and bought junk food again (or liquor). We've created a nation of folks who have a false sense of entitlement and are not responsible for themselves.