Could you survive on only $2 a day? Around 767 million people in the world do. And each May, I live on only $2 a day for five days as a fundraiser for Live Below the Line and to raise awareness about food insecurity.
James Lee hasn't shared his financial situation - or early retirement goal - with friends, but he has told 37,000 strangers on the Mr Money Mustache forum, writes Sharyn McCowen.
The rules for the shopping ban seemed simple. For the next year, I wouldn't buy new clothes, shoes, books, magazines, electronics, or anything for around the house.
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