Having lived through the depression, our grandparents and great-grandparents formed a lack of trust in banks and turned to burying cash in the backyard or hiding it under the mattress

there are things we can learn from those who went through this challenging era and prospered

Food: Grow a Garden

Entertainment: Enjoying the Simple Things

Transportation: How Many SUVs Does Your Family Need?

Housing: Downsize or Rent a Room

Jobs/Entrepreneurship: Nothing Left to Lose

Credit: Redefining What You Can Afford and Need

Money Management/Budgeting: Simplify Your System