What is your biggest financial concern right now?

singleguymoney · 07-12-2008, 08:05 AM

I posted this question on my blog and I'd like to hear what you guys think.

What is/are your major financial concern(s) right now?

72Tiger · 07-12-2008, 11:27 AM

inflation rate

KelR1 · 07-12-2008, 12:25 PM

Just bought a house so, yeah, that.

SouthShoreGirl · 07-12-2008, 12:58 PM

Having our first child. My husband is self-employed so relies on my health insurance. I am thinking about what could happen after the baby is born with my basically "having to work" because it's difficult for us to afford health insurance independently.

saving maglet · 07-12-2008, 02:27 PM

Finding a job. With everything increasing in price, especially gas, we're going to have to add some income. My husband has asked for overtime, looked into starting his own programming business on the side, and I've been looking for work daily. I've been a stay at home mother for 8 years (just got certified statewide and nationally as an EMT-B) and while it hasn't been a completely smooth ride

, I didn't worry about things. I worry now.

My grocery bill keeps going up and even with cutting back to the bare minimum driving, gas costs a bundle. So, yeah... I'm worried about just affording to live anymore.

I'm thankful that we are absolutely above water, but it's scary anyway.

happysmileylady · 07-12-2008, 03:40 PM

The security of my job and my maternity leave. Despite the legalities of it, I am not convinced that my company isn't discriminatory against pg women (or really, women in general.)

khorrell · 07-12-2008, 06:50 PM

Inflation. My family is pretty lucky in that our income is reliable, but that doesn't help much if prices keep increasing so fast. I try to grocery shop every two weeks and I'm always amazed at the increases in food prices.

Jennifer Lynn · 07-12-2008, 11:22 PM

My financial house is slowly getting whipped into shape (after a grueling year of mayhem, that is). I suppose my biggest financial concern right is the current government deficit, economical steroids and inflation spiraling into hyperinflation. The Fed has truly backed itself between a rock and a hard place

hermione · 07-13-2008, 05:50 AM

Same as most of you - inflation. There just seems no end to it. I went grocery shopping last week after a month and some things like rice, cheese, pasta and pasta sauce (all the largest sizes) have gone up $2-3 dollars in the past couple of months. We live in an area where we only have one decent grocery store in a 40 mile radius.

We have a house which we bought because our home business was doing well. And now business isn't doing so well because we sell luxury items (dog clothing and costumes for horses), and we have an ARM (with a fixed rate for 10 years - we bought the house in 2005) ... and our lender is IndyMac bank.

DistilledRose · 07-13-2008, 06:02 AM

Losing about $3500 due to a scooter accident. My scooter was totaled, I have medical bills, and now I have to buy a car.
I feel a bit like I'm drowning. I'm going to be getting a second job as soon as my shoulder is better.

07-12-2008, 08:05 AM	#1
singleguymoney Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Reputation: (12)	What is your biggest financial concern right now? I posted this question on my blog and I'd like to hear what you guys think. What is/are your major financial concern(s) right now? __________________ I'm a single guy trying to get out of debt. Visit my personal finance blog @ http://www.singleguymoney.com

07-12-2008, 12:58 PM	#4
SouthShoreGirl Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (13)	Having our first child. My husband is self-employed so relies on my health insurance. I am thinking about what could happen after the baby is born with my basically "having to work" because it's difficult for us to afford health insurance independently. __________________ http://longbeachbabe.blogspot.com/

07-12-2008, 02:27 PM	#5
saving maglet Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	Finding a job. With everything increasing in price, especially gas, we're going to have to add some income. My husband has asked for overtime, looked into starting his own programming business on the side, and I've been looking for work daily. I've been a stay at home mother for 8 years (just got certified statewide and nationally as an EMT-B) and while it hasn't been a completely smooth ride , I didn't worry about things. I worry now. My grocery bill keeps going up and even with cutting back to the bare minimum driving, gas costs a bundle. So, yeah... I'm worried about just affording to live anymore. I'm thankful that we are absolutely above water, but it's scary anyway. __________________ --saving maglet

07-12-2008, 11:22 PM	#8
Jennifer Lynn Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	My financial house is slowly getting whipped into shape (after a grueling year of mayhem, that is). I suppose my biggest financial concern right is the current government deficit, economical steroids and inflation spiraling into hyperinflation. The Fed has truly backed itself between a rock and a hard place __________________ ~¤ Broke-Ass Student ¤~

07-13-2008, 05:50 AM	#9
hermione Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 761 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Reputation: (299)	Same as most of you - inflation. There just seems no end to it. I went grocery shopping last week after a month and some things like rice, cheese, pasta and pasta sauce (all the largest sizes) have gone up $2-3 dollars in the past couple of months. We live in an area where we only have one decent grocery store in a 40 mile radius. We have a house which we bought because our home business was doing well. And now business isn't doing so well because we sell luxury items (dog clothing and costumes for horses), and we have an ARM (with a fixed rate for 10 years - we bought the house in 2005) ... and our lender is IndyMac bank. __________________ My business: Franga Designs ~ My blog: Pecuniarities ~ My CafePress Shop: Mozartini ~ Follow me on Twitter!

07-12-2008, 11:27 AM	#2
72Tiger Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (38)	inflation rate

07-12-2008, 12:25 PM	#3
KelR1 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (10)	Just bought a house so, yeah, that.

07-12-2008, 03:40 PM	#6
happysmileylady Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Reputation: (11)	The security of my job and my maternity leave. Despite the legalities of it, I am not convinced that my company isn't discriminatory against pg women (or really, women in general.)

07-12-2008, 06:50 PM	#7
khorrell Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: near Washington DC Posts: 610 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (84)	Inflation. My family is pretty lucky in that our income is reliable, but that doesn't help much if prices keep increasing so fast. I try to grocery shop every two weeks and I'm always amazed at the increases in food prices.

07-13-2008, 06:02 AM	#10
DistilledRose Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Reputation: (11)	Losing about $3500 due to a scooter accident. My scooter was totaled, I have medical bills, and now I have to buy a car. I feel a bit like I'm drowning. I'm going to be getting a second job as soon as my shoulder is better. __________________ Distilled Rose Personal Finance Blog Make Money Online with Cash Crate

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