I was a bit surprised to see that everyone on the "what's your field" thread had college, and often advanced degrees. I'm here because I've pretty much always been money-crunched; for many years only avoiding true poverty through a mix of multiple jobs and varying "roommate" situations. But I'm surprised that people with such advanced education are here in a group about bargain hunting.
What brought you here?

For me, I found out I was pregnant (after years of trying), went to the local Babies 'R Us store, and fell in love with a crib - until I looked at the price and it was more than my car. I knew there had to be a cheaper way, got the book, and here we are.