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How a family of four manages to live well on just $14,000 per year

(via Yahoo.com) · February 26, 2013 · 8:20 PM

In the years since the recession, the median household income in the U.S. has dropped to just over $50,000, while fixed costs like health care, higher education, and housing have only soared. Now imagine trying to support a family of four on a fraction of that income.

It's a reality that Las Vegas stay-at-home wife and mother of two Danielle Wagasky has lived for the last four years. And, perhaps a little surprisingly, she wouldn't have it any other way.

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  1. Very smart people that are doing a great job.

    Being rich in life is not so much about how much you make but how much you spend.

    Too many feel they have to use credit and have everything now. Waiting until you can pay cash makes for a great life.

    Most people need to see this article and learn from it.

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