After this situation, my life split into “before” and “after.”
Once upon a time in a small town, my granddad was famous for being the most frugal person in the world. He was known far and wide for pinching pennies and saving every dollar. I remember him always telling me, “A dollar saved is a dollar earned!” He lived a simple life, but he was a loving grandparent who cared deeply about my future. When he passed away, I was surprised to find he had given me a $30 gift card. It wasn’t a huge amount, but it was heartfelt,