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simplejeanie
4-24-20, 10:29am
Hello,

New to this forum but have read off and on for a few years! I am in my late 50's and finally in a position to start saving money. For sure a late start and I won't have the retirement some others may have, but I'm going to to the best with what I have.....try to be smart the last half of my life!
I am a long time minimalist and have toyed with the idea of van life, mostly due to lack of finances but also part adventure and seeing places in the US. However, I have pretty much decided against it, but will buy a vehicle that has live in potential just to keep that option open. I now plan on saving and hoping to have a decent down payment on a house. I don't have much savings but can now save a decent amount of money every month. (hopefully with everything going on in the world now I'll be able to continue).
Anyway, I will probably post for advice at some point but just wanted to introduce myself.

Jeanie

Gardnr
4-24-20, 10:42am
Welcome Jeanie! Lots of wonderful helpful folks here to support you on your journey to achieving your goals. Congratulations on a lifetime of minimalism-one habit adjustment you will NOT have to consider :)

razz
4-24-20, 11:54am
:welcome: from Ontario. Simple living is a journey that many have followed to find satisfaction and needs met. Lots of good ideas to explore in earlier threads and feel free to ask questions for diverse viewpoints from which you can find a resolution that fits your unique needs.

Teacher Terry
4-24-20, 12:44pm
Welcome Jeannie!

SteveinMN
4-24-20, 1:08pm
Welcome from Saint Paul!

I started my SL journey not many years before 50, though I think I've always had those tendencies and didn't know it had a name. There's room for all kinds of simple living here, so please take a look around and join in on some conversations!

catherine
4-24-20, 1:15pm
Hi, simplejeanie!

I'm a financial late bloomer, too, but I believe there's hope for both of us! We have GREAT role models on this forum.

Please feel free to share your questions and experiences.

dado potato
4-24-20, 1:36pm
Welcome, Jeanie!

Are you hearing the spring peepers yet? I slid open the patio door last night, and I distinctly heard some kind of frogs at it. Soon they will be "drowned" acoustically by the spring peepers.

simplejeanie
4-24-20, 1:43pm
Thanks for the welcome, everyone! I appreciate it!

@SteveinMN- I am down in Roch

@dado potato- A little bit of the birdies but that's about it! I love to open my window and listen to them sing :-)

Yppej
4-24-20, 5:18pm
Welcome! I am of your generation too and hope to learn from you.

rosarugosa
4-25-20, 7:11am
Welcome, Jeanie! I look forward to hearing more from you.

Rosemary
4-25-20, 7:41am
Welcome from another Minnesotan! (Twin Cities area)

happystuff
4-26-20, 8:51am
Welcome, Jeanie!