I will investigate this book further. I've become a bit of a reluctant manager myself, and am regularly fretting about finding a way to do it right. It's easy to revile "the management", and often for good reason.
get a $119 Bissel, ..i got mine from target and it is a simple great vacuum cleaner...easy to empty, and works great. and I won't be devastated when it kicks the bucket. Good luck.
I can't believe that no one mentioned Electrolux in all these comments. Ten years ago I inherited a canister model that was probably 10 years old then. I can't attest to the company's current models, but this baby is fantastic! I've had to have it repaired maybe three times - each time costing less than $50.
Why in the world do we need to be perfect. Especially why do we need to be perfect in our practice. I am all for getting better at skills we enjoy (or make a living at) but why does the practice have to be so intentional. I didn't become a great engineer because I practiced at it, I became a great engineer because I love it and work hard at doing it. I spent 4 years in University practicing it and learned more in 6 months on the job doing it.
This is a great post. You've highlighted a few of the really important ways that frugality can be like living in your own cost-conscious prison. Love this blog!
I feel cheated with this. I saved every penny and bought the house on cash - no debt 2 years back. I could have taken a mortgage, but, since I was staying very much within my means, the interest+taxes was far below standard deduction. If people have a tough time paying even the bare minimum, may be buying a house may not be most prudent, isn't that what got us in this crisis. It feels like private interests are at play in keeping the housing moving along.
In fact, gold prices are highly volitile. For example, after soaring to $850 in 1980, the price of gold dropped dramatically, dropping by more than half by the next year, and then gradually sagging by almost half yet again. As recently as 2001 the price was still under $300--a pretty crappy return for holding an investment for 20 years.
Directly on topic is a post I wrote back in 2007 called Gold as an investment. I also wrote Surviving a financial panic--lessons from the past, which addresses the implications of the fact that gold isn't cash any more--it's an investment. If you can buy it at a good price it may be a good investment, but the situation is different from that of the 18th and 19th centuries when gold was cash.
You could google the problem with the machine & see if it's an easy fix. There's no point in paying someone $XX to replace a simple belt.
The fixitnow.com (for appliances) and googles have saved me thousands in repair costs over the years. I only contract out the big things now - like replacing the motor on my beloved shampooer.
When it comes to investments gold can be a great one these days, and it is expected to go up even more in coming years with the crazy inflation that is going to take place during the Obama years.
Many people are choosing to buy gold bullion because gold, in general, is viewed as being inflation and economy proof. Even in times when the economy is faltering or declining, the price of gold remains somewhat constant; which is why it is such an appealing investment opportunity for many. In times where the economy is flourishing, the price and value of gold bullion increases and generates a substantial return for investors.
As one of the biggest success stories in recent history, Google must have some excellent ideas and stories that are worth learning about. I'm definitely interested in checking this one out - if I can be 1/1000 as successful as them, I'd still be a multi-millionaire...
Whatever that is, it is not frugal: Housebuying without sufficient downpayments brought us the housing bubble and bust, and now it should help us out of the mess? Instead of distributing presents, the government should change the tax laws to make housebuying without downpayment more difficult, which would stabilize the economy in the long run.
I will investigate this book further. I've become a bit of a reluctant manager myself, and am regularly fretting about finding a way to do it right. It's easy to revile "the management", and often for good reason.
Sounds very interesting!
get a $119 Bissel, ..i got mine from target and it is a simple great vacuum cleaner...easy to empty, and works great. and I won't be devastated when it kicks the bucket. Good luck.
I can't believe that no one mentioned Electrolux in all these comments. Ten years ago I inherited a canister model that was probably 10 years old then. I can't attest to the company's current models, but this baby is fantastic! I've had to have it repaired maybe three times - each time costing less than $50.
Why in the world do we need to be perfect. Especially why do we need to be perfect in our practice. I am all for getting better at skills we enjoy (or make a living at) but why does the practice have to be so intentional. I didn't become a great engineer because I practiced at it, I became a great engineer because I love it and work hard at doing it. I spent 4 years in University practicing it and learned more in 6 months on the job doing it.
I collect all the money on the street, even if it's a penny.
I work anywhere I can, even if its $7/hour.
Also I sell whatever i dont need.
This is a great post. You've highlighted a few of the really important ways that frugality can be like living in your own cost-conscious prison. Love this blog!
This post got me interested. Sign me up for that free give away.
I feel cheated with this. I saved every penny and bought the house on cash - no debt 2 years back. I could have taken a mortgage, but, since I was staying very much within my means, the interest+taxes was far below standard deduction. If people have a tough time paying even the bare minimum, may be buying a house may not be most prudent, isn't that what got us in this crisis. It feels like private interests are at play in keeping the housing moving along.
In fact, gold prices are highly volitile. For example, after soaring to $850 in 1980, the price of gold dropped dramatically, dropping by more than half by the next year, and then gradually sagging by almost half yet again. As recently as 2001 the price was still under $300--a pretty crappy return for holding an investment for 20 years.
Directly on topic is a post I wrote back in 2007 called Gold as an investment. I also wrote Surviving a financial panic--lessons from the past, which addresses the implications of the fact that gold isn't cash any more--it's an investment. If you can buy it at a good price it may be a good investment, but the situation is different from that of the 18th and 19th centuries when gold was cash.
Definitely sounds like a great book! I'd love to read it!
Roomba, and never look back.
Sounds neat enough.
Looks really interesting! I will definitely have to pick up a copy.
You could google the problem with the machine & see if it's an easy fix. There's no point in paying someone $XX to replace a simple belt.
The fixitnow.com (for appliances) and googles have saved me thousands in repair costs over the years. I only contract out the big things now - like replacing the motor on my beloved shampooer.
I'd love to win a copy of that book -- the way google does business is fascinating.
Would def like to read this book...
Please ask him about his coining of the word, "apprenti"!
Thanks for the article... interesting information on money laundering. Also, whoever shared this article I had a great time reading it:
http://www.blanchardonline.com/beru/confiscation_1933.php
When it comes to investments gold can be a great one these days, and it is expected to go up even more in coming years with the crazy inflation that is going to take place during the Obama years.
Many people are choosing to buy gold bullion because gold, in general, is viewed as being inflation and economy proof. Even in times when the economy is faltering or declining, the price of gold remains somewhat constant; which is why it is such an appealing investment opportunity for many. In times where the economy is flourishing, the price and value of gold bullion increases and generates a substantial return for investors.
As one of the biggest success stories in recent history, Google must have some excellent ideas and stories that are worth learning about. I'm definitely interested in checking this one out - if I can be 1/1000 as successful as them, I'd still be a multi-millionaire...
now see? I had no desire to read this book until I read the wisebread review -- sounds very intriguing. . .
I would love to read this!
Who can say no to a chance at something free?
Whatever that is, it is not frugal: Housebuying without sufficient downpayments brought us the housing bubble and bust, and now it should help us out of the mess? Instead of distributing presents, the government should change the tax laws to make housebuying without downpayment more difficult, which would stabilize the economy in the long run.
Sounds like a great book! I'd love to read it -- and my library doesn't have it yet, either.