This is awesome! The Tightwad Gazette made such an impact on my life when I found it right before I got married in 2003. I always thought it was interesting that at the time of the writing I was actually closer to the age of the kids (I was born in '83) than the age of the author.
Thanks for finding this special family. The interview is really well written and I can't wait for future pieces!
Thank you for this update! I was a TG subscriber from 1993 until the swan song edition. I re-read the books every so often when I need a 'reality' check. This interview with Jamie is great! I am looking forward to reading the follow ups!
Outstanding interview. Real life hits home when we start paying our own bills. My daughters were never deprived, but we did live a pretty frugal life. They don't seem to be unhappy about their upbringing and now I see them being fairly careful about their own households.
It's good to hear this story of the outcome of one who grew up in a frugal household. There was wisdom and realistic perspective in this family.
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Thanks for finding this special family. The interview is really well written and I can't wait for future pieces!
Ruthie
It's good to hear this story of the outcome of one who grew up in a frugal household. There was wisdom and realistic perspective in this family.
Lee
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