Comments on: Money Management Advice from Grandpa

By: Lillie

Lillie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:22:39 +0000

This sounds like my Grandpa. We had an abundance of food all year long due to the expansive garden that we planted. Fresh corn meal, canned and frozen vegetables and fruits lasted all year long. Fresh eggs, chickens and other meat products kept us out of the grocery store and the grocery bill low. My biggest shopping treat was going to town to get a store bought ice cream, but of course, the best ones were the ones that we made fresh in the old ice cream churn. My goal this year is to re-establish some of that old tradition and plant my own organic garden.

By: Erika

Erika — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:28:52 +0000

I have to laugh only because my Grandparents and my parents did,well okay my mom washed sandwich bags and tin foil and don’t forget you better unwrap your Christmas presents very carefully so the paper could be reused next year. Also cutting the front of of Christmas cards and sending them next year. But years ago she had a huge card list being sent over to Europe. I did like your article though.

blessings

By: FinancialBondage

FinancialBondage — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:28:32 +0000

Older people can teach today’s youngsters a lot…if only we would take time to listen.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:29:18 +0000

Awesome! What a great legacy. There’s a lot to be learned from previous generations. We take too much for granted.

By: Tawnya

Tawnya — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:45:41 +0000

Thanks for this story — I really enjoyed it. It was quite inspiring.

I realized that your grandfather wasn’t just creating wealth, he was creating a legacy by investing in so many people. It sounds very similar to the movie It’s a Wonderful Life. As a grandparent, I am always considering how to invest in my children and grandchildren. The story of your grandparents has given me some ideas.

By: Lucky Mrs H

Lucky Mrs H — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:42:42 +0000

I loved this story ~ ah, for the good ol days!

By: Jason Topp

Jason Topp — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:32:36 +0000

Cool story – sounds like you were shown a lot of financial wisdom growing up. Now we need to take this info. and be “LJ’s Grandpa” to our families and in our communities.

By: Lakita

Lakita — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:10:14 +0000

This was inspirational and a real eye opener. Compare to how latter generations think. I got my first cell phone at 20 and I thought I was a late adopter. That was 10 years ago….now, I see 8 year olds with cell phones!

Oh, and I had to go look up exactly what a party line was. Times have changed!

By: RJ Weiss

RJ Weiss — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:14:43 +0000

@ L.J.

Really enjoyed that post. Reminds me a lot of my grandparents.

It’s weird how much has changed from generation to generation. Some of the things our grandparents did would be considered “wrong” today.

By: Theody

Theody — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:52:18 +0000

I am very interested in personal finance management and your post shows that money- saving principles have always been the same and will never change. No matter how “modern” or technologically advanced the world becomes.
Thank you!