I'm all for that approach, however is that really what government want? If the masses started to genuinely live within their means, the economy would surely nose dive? Some examples from 100s:
Full disclosure, I live alone, no family to appease, and I do tend to live frugally. It's not really an intentional thing as such i.e. I don't feel I'm suffering due to it. Me and my old mum often joke it's a good job not everyone's like us as we generally don't spend that much on 'stuff.'
I think of 5 year old trainers as being new
- People stop buying/leasing new cars every 3-4 years and only change once a decade or more.
- New sofa and furniture for the house every few years? Nah, we'll do that once a decade at most.
- Holidays abroad? Nah, local camp site from now on.
- New clothes? Nah, charity shops from now on or new stuff only when absolutely needed.
- Bigger house on that new estate? Nah, we'll stay put and do nowt to improve our current place.
- Food? No more luxury items and we'll only buy what we absolutely need.
Full disclosure, I live alone, no family to appease, and I do tend to live frugally. It's not really an intentional thing as such i.e. I don't feel I'm suffering due to it. Me and my old mum often joke it's a good job not everyone's like us as we generally don't spend that much on 'stuff.'
I think of 5 year old trainers as being new