How can we afford to travel? Earning money on the road.

[@mshockey73]

Life is not about "stuff". It's about relationships and experiences....How true!!

[@sj6728]

I also have learned that it is about serving God, relationships and experiences. I wish I had known that 50 years prior. I understand your tears of happiness. Love you both. Thank you for all that you do.

[@annehoyle3581]

After my husband passed away, I knew I needed to get out of debt quickly. I did it mostly by selling things I no longer needed or wanted. I now live a simple life. I don't need all the things. And I live free!!!! Relationships and experiences are so important! God has blessed me and taken care of me because of the relationship I have with HIM. And I have been able to do experiences,too.. thank you for your wonder channel!!!

[@countrybumpkin2737]

We spend our money on medical bills. But thank God he blesses us each day. You both are very sweet.

[@pattisimmons67]

You two always make me smile. Your wisdom is appreciated so much more than you know! Thank you!

[@HoneyandMe]

You guys are such a wonderful example of how people need to live. Love you both.

[@scottyagodich7319]

GOD Bless, 😆

[@susanleatherwood22]

Thanks to both of you for what you do!

[@chillinretreat5124]

keeping your expenses smaller is definitely the key..thanks for sharing! beautiful view!

[@gloriakipfer3144]

You folks are awesome....God bless you as a you live simple and free

[@travelingpair1998]

What a great backdrop for a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@jbehrman777]

Glad you guys are enjoying your trip.

[@margaretheathcote9842]

I get so excited when I hear back from you 2 my mom laugh at me thanks so much just 4 taking the time 4 me have a safe trip.

[@carolynandreasen240]

I love that you acknowledge all of your comments!

[@rockymorris9130]

All that I can say is this world needs so many more people like you two in it. Humble, caring, and just plain good inside and out. My wonderful wife and I are working hard to eliminate our debt to "live simple - live free" because like Elizabeth said with her amazing heart, you need love and togetherness to truly be happy. Not for just others around you, but for your own self being. God bless you two and I hope one day we will get a chance to meet. Have fun in your travels and keep smiling!!

[@cherylholmes8677]

You two can lighten up any cold and rainy day with your sweet and educational videos. I wish I could hug you both! Merry Christmas to sweetest couple I know. Cheers!

[@annettemclaughlin6834]

Just when I need to hear your optimism, voila - it is here - and I am grateful!

[@GinaSiska]

You both are awesome!!! Love your channel and I look forward to new uploads!!

[@ssumner9757]

When you are debt free you Are free! I'm there & feel so FREE!

[@CRCov]

You guys are so cute and genuine. You have been a huge inspiration for me. The tough part is to let go of those things youre so custom to have and think you need. Thank you for the videos, keep up the great work.

[@hollydolly6630]

You two have beautiful souls!

[@ricciwilson1227]

You two are an awesome team.

[@homebase967]

Thanks for sharing your work with us!! Mahalo!!

[@merelhaverkamp1194]

I love your channel !!!! greetings from Holland

[@geertje188]

Deze week ontdekt.Prachtige mensen.

[@tignim231]

Yes, stuff holds people down and I'm glad you were able to venture to Alberta 😊 remember to give yourself permission that you don't have to respond to every comment as your channel grows. Elizabeth I'm giving you a hug through the screen. Peace be with you both 💛

[@whatfoodsmenu]

Love your bond connection , love your simplicity and authenticity.

[@sandraw230]

I lived in Golden, BC for 50 years, which is only an hour away from Lake Louise. I love going there and to Banff. Yes, life is about relationships and experiences!

[@cessnapilot8656]

So glad to see you two in my neck of the woods I hope you really enjoyed your stay

[@DR-rh4rb]

I so love watching you both. You make me smile. Love your videos. Keep them coming. Have a great day and look forward to the next video.

[@juliagraff8100]

Thank you so much for taking us along with you on your trips. Enjoy

[@thefrugalsource7415]

absolutely thrilled to watch how all of your hard work and sacrifice has paid off for the both of you to spend time together creating beautiful memories!

[@jan6293]

Great advice Bill and Elizabeth!💕

[@annieford1497]

May God continue to bless you both! I love learning from all of your wisdom, experience and advice! Thank you!

[@knittingnana2939]

My husband worked 25 years for the local utility and was lucky enough to earn a pension. I realize that pensions are mostly a thing of the past but with social security and his pension and my social security we are able to live comfortably.

[@Scoutfbk]

So happy for y’all that you’re able to travel and make a living.

[@angb7389]

Thank you both so much Bill and Elizabeth for such wonderful words of wisdom . You are so right life is not about how much we have material wise it’s about our relationship with Christ , family and friends. Thanks again for all you share and do on your channel . God bless you both and have a great day !

[@cindyenglert.az51]

My husband and I have the same photo in front of Lake Louise-long before the days of videos from your phone. I’m so happy to see you having fun traveling around the country. You two are such a great example to others about spending and budgeting. You are such wonderful teachers!

[@anitadawson1113]

I totally agree with you. There is freedom in not having any debt and not a lot of stuff. Thank you for taking us along on this beautiful trip.

[@willymags123]

We love y'all too! It's always a treat to wake up and see a video from y'all. Till next time, GOD Bless.💛❤

[@natewrites7803]

When Elizabeth got chocked up, so did I. We love you guys! God bless.

[@melindaoa8668]

Love your channel. Thanks for sharing.😊❤️

[@loisintheusa9931]

All that stuff around the house used to be money.

[@monikawienert2813]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. It is so comforting to hear how you have not only survived but thrived in the face of adversity. It has helped me enormously to face the challenges that lie ahead for myself.

[@linebelanger6550]

Thank you very much for sharing .Love you two🌹🌹🌹

[@gloriagallegos9825]

Elizabeth you mafe me cry. Just cuz I know your a good hearted woman snd speak from the heart. Much love to you both.

[@keithl6249]

Really great pictures at the end of the video, of you two in all the different places. I know one thing some KZbinrs do is have a FAQ list of videos to try answer some viewer questions. I try to leave comments on your videos to let you know I appreciate the work you put in in making the videos. also I enjoy them of course, fun to see you guys out and about. I used to not understand about the comments and how overwhelming they can be, now I really never expect responses ... just letting you know I'm still watching. I think I told you congrats a long time ago when I saw you had 500,000 views or maybe a million.. now I see it is over 9 million.. I wish you got a dollar a view. Take care

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yeah, we only get a couple pennies per view, and that’s only if they watch the ad, which most do not.

[@keithl6249]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree I always watch the ads on your videos, I wish it added up to more, Some of the longer commercials I will watch about a minute. Hope they pay you for that.

[@deborahmoore3575]

I am trying hard to get out of debt. I am working on it one month at a time with a 5 year plan! Love watching your videos and listening to your wisdom. Thank you.

[@deborahmcginnis8307]

Your way of life is so wise. So many marriages could be saved and so much hurt could be avoided if only people lived lives within their means. At the end of one's life all the "stuff" means nothing. I know someone personally who is so afraid of loosing his "stuff" and his "position" in life through his high paying job he is loosing his relationships, his marriage and most importantly his relationship with God because he doesn't want to give up the "world". I pray he comes to his senses before it's too late. Thank you for what you share of your lives. God bless you both.

[@carolkimbell5174]

I love your channel too!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Congrats on how you've grown on YT!! Elizabeth, you're looking wonderful :)

[@rustykatt3870]

Bless you both. You are so real...it feeds our souls. Hugs to both of you!😃

[@Onlinesully]

well done guys. I notice you are religious folks and it seems to have served you both very well.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Jesus IS our life! 😀

[@Onlinesully]

I'm glad this works very well for your life.

[@Onlinesully]

Could you help me understand how that works or what that means ? thanks.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

This is Elizabeth. For us, our relationship with Jesus is what gives hope, strength, and meaning to our lives. People have been denying, and certainly disobeying, God from the very beginning. This disobedience, sin, has consequences. Humanity would never have been able to solve the problem of sin. We'd never clean ourselves up enough, or be able to make up for our blatant disobedience towards an Almighty, Holy God. Because God loves us, God the Son,Jesus, came to take the punishment, to be the final sacrifice needed for us to be forgiven. He paid the price to set us free. He was crucified and then rose again the third day...forever conquering evil on this earth if people will turn to Him. We have to acknowledge that we need forgiveness and that we need His salvation. We give Jesus our sin and weakness, He gives us His pure righteousness and forgiveness. We let Him be Lord and give Him ourselves, He gives us love, and strength, and a wonderful, eternal future. We become part of His family. It boils down to letting Him be boss, He's a LOT smarter anyway! Repentance means I see that I'm going the wrong way, and I choose to turn around and go God's way. We admit we are doing things wrong and with His help, we want to obey and please him. If you have access to a Bible, read Romans 3:23 and Romans 6:23. Also, Matthew 11:28-30 and Romans 8:31-39. Try to find an NIV (New International Version) or a New King James, to New Living Translation. Bibles are available everywhere from bookstores to Wal-Mart. If you are interested, I do a weekly Bible Study called "Tea with Jesus." I've been going through a lot of the books of the Bible and talking about a lot of different things God wants for us. This is the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLD231j5QApVInCrcazEgqS9QmZKpfZtTC Please, let me know if you have questions. Jesus has made all the difference in the world in our lives. He loves you very much. Be greatly blessed, Elizabeth

[@Onlinesully]

Thank you Elizabeth For such a long and detailed answer. It all makes sense. If we don't feel it then that's difficult to overcome.

[@nancyosgood777]

I feel so blessed to be debt free and completely retired. My husband and I lived within our means and saved for this day. We are even able to help our adult children out. Not because they ask but, because we can. We will be taking some great vacations over the next few years with our kids and grandkids that they may not be able to afford right now on their own but, with our help we can ALL have great experiences and memories! I hope you will show some of the show that I know they will put on at Thrive life, those are great!!

[@lisagemojiqueen5965]

keep on keeping on love your channel, much love from New Zealand ;)

[@leathabutts1405]

Yes I know Bill and you both worked those 70 hour weeks as me and my late husband drove team for 10 years and before I joined him on the road everything at home was on my shoulders. You two deserve to have fun together and I pray you have many years doing just that. And as for thrive food I was so surprised I ordered mine and 7 days later it was here and I love it!!!!

[@deborahmcginnis8307]

You guys just make me smile!

[@yolylacy5416]

You are a sweet couple. Blessings

[@carmencunningham1660]

Watching you is like a gift that GOd wants to give us! Puerto Rico USA

[@k.b.5445]

Even though you are not financially rich, you have been blessed with an abundance of riches in so many other ways in life. So yes, you are both most definitely rich. 🤗 I thank you for sharing your wisdom and kindness with your virtual family through your channel. You are both beyond inspiring. 💖

[@bluestarhealingangels9162]

My hubby & I are retired became debt free 3yrs ago Downsized big time we live simple yes free I am getting ready to get my soc sec to give us a little extra to go camping & enjoy life. We don’t use any credit cards anymore. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@cristinaferreira2230]

You guys are such a beautiful couple love watching your videos.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am so glad glad that you both are able to enjoy life while supporting yourselves. God is good! You are both so cute! I have been watching since the beginning!

[@homebase967]

Oh sorry I just heard what you said, thrive life conference... Mahalo for your tips!!

[@patriciaribaric3409]

Keep inspiring; I'm still listening and striving for freedom.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Good philosophy.. Living a full life

[@ljjackson7106]

Love you both! Just came across this (somehow missed it!) in my feed (so happy!). God Bless you both - you are enormously RICH! ❤️🙏🌹

[@dawnbaker9274]

Lot of sound advice. 👍💖

[@jimmiepatrum]

Such wisdom from the two of you. Getting out of death is just crucial to being free. God has blessed you immensely. I live very frugally, especially since my husband died 14 months ago, and I'm thankful every single day that God gives me enough to have a good life. Looking forward to this week's Tea with Jesus, Elizabeth. Diane in North Carolina.

[@jimmiepatrum]

Oh good grief, I just now saw that I typed death instead of debt. I'm sure glad you knew what I meant. Diane in North Carolina

[@margietucker1719]

@@jimmiepatrum But Diane...even though you made a typo--that typo actually makes sense too! So you actually put forth a good double meaning in your sentence...whether it's getting out of"death" or "debt"...BOTH are essential to being totally free :)

[@jerylynbean7634]

Thank you for sharing your philosophy of life with us with such JOY! It obviously works for the Glory of God.

[@williamwest8924]

Love listing to you guys ,so inspiring advice.

[@craigsrvebayontheroad4876]

Great video. We have a retirement but also work camp for six months for a free RV spot.. Plus we sell on ebay for the extra's. It was so important what you said about having money for emergencies.. that is to be expected on the road so need to be prepared for it.

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

Love you guys you are a blessing sent straight from Jesus in heaven!

[@BlackDogDesigns]

I love you guy’s, God bless 🙏

[@yvetterivera7199]

I love you guys, you're such an inspiration. Thank you for all you do, the information you share, your sincerity, I appreciate all of it. As I was watching the video, I started to tear up even before you Elizabeth. Even though I wasn't there with you, I "felt you". The beautiful videos you guys took, took my breath away. I can only imagine what it looks like in person. God's creation, you gotta love it, safe travels.

[@jenniferknight1511]

I really enjoy working. I am retired from a county job. I now work as a sub teacher and have an Etsy shop. Both kind of fun! I spent the past two weeks traveling around. My husband still works ft and we have a young son!

[@sbayles]

Gorgeous scenery!

[@judithcoe7551]

Life is about relationships and experiences, not stuff! Thanks so much for clarification! This is very true! Especially pertaining to our family and friends. I am unstuffing, cleaning and organizing. I am glad you said make a car payment to savings! I don't have a car, but this is so true! God is opening my eyes and heart thanks to Bill and Elizabeth! I Love your red shirt Elizabeth, it looks good on you! I Love your blue shirt Bill, it looks good on you too! Elizabeth and Bill look so Fantabulous! I Love You both! Hugs and Kisses! Praying for your relaxation and travels. Sister, Judy

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

😊

[@heatherkay1610]

I love you guys. You are absolutely right about having less stuff. I am downsizing to a very small mobile home in Prescott Az in a few months. I am paying cash for it and my car is paid off. I'll be getting SSI and for extra income I might start my own utube channel or get a part time job at Trader Joe's.

[@hottubmobileneil]

I am not Neil , very inspiring , many of your travel videos are places I saw for the first time on your channel very cool , thank you

[@ricksharp6492]

Love you guys

[@Michelle-zz7no]

Now you have almost double the 66K subscribers!! Wow!!

[@DreamingDarlin]

A lot of KZbinrs with a large subscription base simply don't respond to comments. It's commendable that you do but realistically eventually it becomes impossible. I think in future when it becomes too much for you two to continue spending all that time trying to respond to us that you could simply make a standard statement explaining that it is literally impossible but that you're always grateful for comments and suggestions, etc. Living simple, living free isn't quite possible if you're encumbered with hours of responding/acknowledging us each individually. I think most of your subscribers will understand that. Not only that but I think you'd still be admired, subscribed too and cared about but you'd be a lot happier down the road. Peace and love and may God bless you both.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

I agree. Eventually, it will become impossible to respond to the comments. But here's the problem. We have numerous sources of income, but Thrive Life is by far our largest. And people ask questions about Thrive all the time in the comments. Questions about the product, or questions about the business opportunity. If I MISS answering one of those comments, it could cost me a sale! So I must at least READ every comment so that I can answer the questions about Thrive Life. If I don't, my Thrive business could start to suffer. I LOVE that we are self-employed. We can make our own hours, we can travel and work from the road for extended periods of time if we want to. And we can AFFORED to travel like that because we have no mortgage or other debt. But work, we must. And at least READ all the comments, we must!

[@MsNora60]

Y’all are so cute! I love this video! ❤️ God bless you! I love the background behind the two of you, it’s so beautiful! You both look so rested. I am happy for you! 😊

[@moyaking8961]

Awwww bless you Elizabeth, hope you're having a wonderful time 💕

[@DP-js2fi]

I wish this video could be shown in all marriage counceling sessions. This is so very true.

[@jenniferknight1511]

I very much agree with the live simple live free. It is also helpful for your children to create a legacy for them. Something to assist them...like land, money, home etc..

[@123ishti]

I love your channel !!!! greetings from an Indian, living in Saudi Arabia

[@kimsnow2427]

I don't know what happened. I was watching an off grid bushcraft video and here I am ...lol ... I truly enjoyed this video and you two.... and oh your pal Leo as well.. Love your house, yard, and surrounding trees... such a nice little spot to call home.. and yup, I liked your video so much I subscribed.. :) Cheers!

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Welcome!

[@MsReddVelvet4207]

I AM ABSOLUTELY HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND YOUR CHANNEL🙋🙌😄🙏I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU BOTH, THANKYOU FOR SHARING SUCH INFORMATIVE INFO, BUT I MUST ADMIT I ENJOY WATCHING YOUR LOVE, RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR EACH OTHER🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹ELIZABETH YOU ARE LIKE SUNSHINE🌞SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU GETTING AROUND SO MUCH BETTER, DON'T OVER DO IT. MANY CONTINUED BLESSINGS IN HEALTH DURING THESE TIMES OF COVID, IT'S BEST TO BE WHERE YOU TWO ARE. NOT AROUND A LOT OF FOLKS😄🙏🙏🙏

[@debbiegilbert1961]

Love to you both. Be blessed❤

[@kicook800]

Relationships ♡ Experiences

[@gdgary790]

I love you guys

[@dbrereton5075]

I've just found you - (or did y'all just find me ?) - and I'm so glad.🙏 Great info., entertaining, & interesting, but what really touches my soul is the way you both are so respectful and appreciative of one another. And when you often turn towards each other and SMILE -such beautiful smiles- my heart melts. It's a picture of LOVE 💘💖 Thank you for sharing.🙏 💗 Y'all are blessed and a blessing...✨✨

[@KCSmith1]

Elizabeth...is that beautiful country or what? Freedom. Sigh. What a blessing! I wanted to know how your VoxLife is.....how your feeling. You take care.

[@mtak1127]

I love every video that you do....You have showed us all that you can get pushed to the ground, but if you believe, you can make things happen and climb your way back up. I honestly believe that if you hadn't lost everything you wouldn't be able to do what you do now. God is sooooo Good. I am wanting to sell everything and hit the road. I want to enjoy my life before its over. When you hit a number, you stop and think how much time you Might have left. Its scary so I want to enjoy what I can. Have a wonderful weekend guys. xoxo

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

You are correct! We are better off financially now than we were before we lost everything. Before, we owned four houses (our home and three rentals), but they were all mortgaged to the max. Now we have much less stuff, but we are totally debt free and that gives us a lot more freedom and options. Here is a video we did about that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn3apH9qe5iLiaM

[@claudineescoffon7478]

Good advice, I hope there are some young people who listen to this.

[@melodys3996]

Enjoy life ! That’s what matters the most is enjoying what God has given us.

[@lilylangman5620]

Happy for you ! One of our next trips is Banif, I have been there but husband has not

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Love you guys! We are struggling with tremendous debt...huge mortgage on a small house... bills because of car breakdowns...etc.etc.etc...plus our heating bill in the winter here in New England. Now we need a new truck. Everything is so expensive and I feel like I will never get to follow the dreams in my heart. My dreams are not my husband's dreams...but I long to see the places I dream about...which are not elaborate. I need lots of prayers... because at this point in my life I feel like I am not living but simply existing. Enjoyed your video. God Bless! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yup, we’ve been there! And it took us many years, working together with common goals, to turn it all around. Now that we are debt free, we will NEVER go back to using credit again!

[@leisacarnahan7647]

I would love to start a KZbin Channel but I really don't know where to start. I am out of a job right now and I am trying to find and online job but no luck. You both inspire me to live simple live free. Praying that I can do it.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Starting a You Tube channel to earn money is a long term strategy. It won’t happen overnight. But if you’re interested, I have a complete playlist with about a dozen videos that will show you all aspects of starting a channel.

[@leisacarnahan7647]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree ya I know it won't happen overnight but it is something that I would like to do. I will have to watch them. Thanks!

[@leisacarnahan7647]

@A A What does the SSDI stand for?

[@hollydolly6630]

Im not a early riser either Elizabeth! I stay up late though!