Eight years ago today, on November 2, 2017, my dad passed away. It also happens to be All Souls’ Day—a day the Catholic Church sets aside to honor those who’ve gone before us.
The night before, his favored Houston Astros won the World Series. And the moon hung huge, full, and bright over everything – like it was part of the moment.
My dad had a few favorite teachings about money—simple, practical, and usually right. In his honor, I thought it would be fun to share three of his best:
- When you travel, take half the luggage and twice the money.
Every time I start overstuffing a bag, I can hear his words of wisdom. He’s always been right about this one. - Buy what you want the first time.
He believed cheap stuff would end up costing more in the long run. Because when bargain items break or disappoint, we usually end up buying quality anyway. - Because when you buy what you want the first time, you only cry once—
and that’s when you pay for it.
All that said, my dad was a frugal man—mostly because he bought less, but bought well.
Money lessons come and go, but the good ones stick. His advice seems to grow more valuable over time. And I still love hearing his voice in my head.
Happy All-Souls Day.
Barbara
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