First time not using kaching or motherlode in several years

I feel like having my Sims struggle for a bit to afford things made the game a bit more entertaining for me, and keeps me playing one family longer. When I would use the cheat, the house would be fully renovated, with the best appliances, and furniture. There would be no reason for my Sims to keep their jobs, and nothing to really work toward.

I also really enjoyed the homeless challenge from Sims 3.