Say 'so long' to the Joneses5 of 9With most of today's couples pulling in two paychecks, many of the trappings of today's modern family -- the bigger house, new cars, dinners out -- are the result of a two-income lifestyle.Don't expect to have all of those things if a single-family income is your priority, Gilbert says."You need to have an open discussion with your peers and say, 'We really can't afford to go out to restaurants and do these other things because we've chosen to live this one-income lifestyle,'" he says.<< Back to the Frugal Living Guide. Related Articles:Save money on groceries10 ways to save on carsTweet for sweet dealsGroup buying saves moneyRelated Links:331 ways to cut costs!Saving goals calculator100 tips to help you saveSaving on foodadvertisement
With most of today's couples pulling in two paychecks, many of the trappings of today's modern family -- the bigger house, new cars, dinners out -- are the result of a two-income lifestyle.
Don't expect to have all of those things if a single-family income is your priority, Gilbert says.
"You need to have an open discussion with your peers and say, 'We really can't afford to go out to restaurants and do these other things because we've chosen to live this one-income lifestyle,'" he says.
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