I compiled a list and made 333 things on my bucket list.
Here are a few...
Court-side seats at a Lakers game.
Live in Poland.
Stay at the Cinderella Castle.
Travel to the Olympics.
Though it takes some discipline, I usually purchase gift cards at a discount only for those stores where I will spend it pretty quickly - like the grocery store. I tend to get a decent "rate of return" on my money this way.
Thankfully, I don't bank at Chase (of course this was the prompting behind this post!). However, I do bank with another large banking institution which will probably raise fees in accordance with the other big banks. And I agree, I think Credit Unions are probably a better bet. Especially since many waive ATM fees. I'm just glad I found a way to quickly compare 2-3 banks in my area!
You're welcome. It's too bad that as soon as you get comfortable with a bank, they raise their "free" checking to "fee" checking. Chase seems to always be at the forefront of the change, too.
Remain madly in love every day. Have children and raise them to be confidant, honest and happy. Become self-reliant on some land with a gorgeous view of sunsets and sunrises! Not crazy, but my wishes for life satisfaction and no regrets.
1. Visit all 50 states (so far I'm a little under halfway there)
2. Travel to England, Ireland, Paris, Rome, Venice, Greece, and Australia (there are many more countries I'd love to see, but those are my top seven right now)
3. Become a better swimmer
4. Have a child
5. Be completely out of debt with a reasonable amount of savings in the bank (why does this one always seem so far out of reach?!)
6. Maybe go back to college and finish my B.A. requirements
7. Start my own business (though I don't know what kind yet)
I have a bucket list, and hope to complete my first goal this summer- visiting Niagara Falls. I live on the East coast, and have never seen it. No excuses!
Hey at least with checks the small businesses in your community don't pay ANY swipe fees.
That means more money stays in your community.
Plus, checks can be a useful tool for people who have a hard time using plastic payment responsibly. When you're forced to write down what you're spending, you're less likely to overspend - not to mention - you won't go into debt.
I'm not saying checks are the answer to everything. But there are plenty of good reasons to keep them around.
I doubt the Girl Scouts will be walking around with credit card machines. You won't find them installed in the pews at your church either. Where do you plan to swipe your debit card on the babysitter?
Excellent find! I hope this actually works, because there is nothing worse than replacing those blades every couple of months. I've been just using my old blades as long as possible, putting up with a less than comfortable shave. I'm going to give this a try and see how it works!
I think that it is possible to save money with purchases. The key is to pay less for things that you need to buy anyway. Everyone needs food, clothing (even shoes), housing, transportation, etc. And, if you have to buy something anyway, why is mockable to spend less than you would otherwise?
I think what the author was getting at was people who brag about saving money on non-necessary purchases, particularly buying something primarily (or only) due to the cost savings. But if a friend finds great athletic shoes on sale and can combine that with a coupon and their current athletic shoes are in need of replacing, I'm definitely going to give them a high five and congratulate them on the great deal.
travel around the world
I compiled a list and made 333 things on my bucket list.
Here are a few...
Court-side seats at a Lakers game.
Live in Poland.
Stay at the Cinderella Castle.
Travel to the Olympics.
Live in Europe for awhile.
Though it takes some discipline, I usually purchase gift cards at a discount only for those stores where I will spend it pretty quickly - like the grocery store. I tend to get a decent "rate of return" on my money this way.
Thankfully, I don't bank at Chase (of course this was the prompting behind this post!). However, I do bank with another large banking institution which will probably raise fees in accordance with the other big banks. And I agree, I think Credit Unions are probably a better bet. Especially since many waive ATM fees. I'm just glad I found a way to quickly compare 2-3 banks in my area!
Well, at least you took the time and looked for a better solution before the fees went into effect.
You're welcome. It's too bad that as soon as you get comfortable with a bank, they raise their "free" checking to "fee" checking. Chase seems to always be at the forefront of the change, too.
Remain madly in love every day. Have children and raise them to be confidant, honest and happy. Become self-reliant on some land with a gorgeous view of sunsets and sunrises! Not crazy, but my wishes for life satisfaction and no regrets.
1. Visit all 50 states (so far I'm a little under halfway there)
2. Travel to England, Ireland, Paris, Rome, Venice, Greece, and Australia (there are many more countries I'd love to see, but those are my top seven right now)
3. Become a better swimmer
4. Have a child
5. Be completely out of debt with a reasonable amount of savings in the bank (why does this one always seem so far out of reach?!)
6. Maybe go back to college and finish my B.A. requirements
7. Start my own business (though I don't know what kind yet)
My Bucket List: http://365gifts.blogspot.com/2011/01/bucket-list.html
That would be 1404 A.D., actually, for the first income tax.
I have a bucket list, and hope to complete my first goal this summer- visiting Niagara Falls. I live on the East coast, and have never seen it. No excuses!
Hey at least with checks the small businesses in your community don't pay ANY swipe fees.
That means more money stays in your community.
Plus, checks can be a useful tool for people who have a hard time using plastic payment responsibly. When you're forced to write down what you're spending, you're less likely to overspend - not to mention - you won't go into debt.
I'm not saying checks are the answer to everything. But there are plenty of good reasons to keep them around.
I doubt the Girl Scouts will be walking around with credit card machines. You won't find them installed in the pews at your church either. Where do you plan to swipe your debit card on the babysitter?
I'm just sayin'!
Learn how to drive stick and learn how to drive a motorcycle.
shark cage diving in south africa!
1) Travel extensively through the US (all national parks, Grand Canyon, Alaska)
2) Travel to Europe (Venice and Paris mainly)
3) Write a book
Excellent find! I hope this actually works, because there is nothing worse than replacing those blades every couple of months. I've been just using my old blades as long as possible, putting up with a less than comfortable shave. I'm going to give this a try and see how it works!
I think that it is possible to save money with purchases. The key is to pay less for things that you need to buy anyway. Everyone needs food, clothing (even shoes), housing, transportation, etc. And, if you have to buy something anyway, why is mockable to spend less than you would otherwise?
I think what the author was getting at was people who brag about saving money on non-necessary purchases, particularly buying something primarily (or only) due to the cost savings. But if a friend finds great athletic shoes on sale and can combine that with a coupon and their current athletic shoes are in need of replacing, I'm definitely going to give them a high five and congratulate them on the great deal.
dance a Venetian waltz in Vienna
To visit LA and stay the Beverly Wilshire Hotel like Joan Didion.
1. Complete a marathon and triathlon
2. Travel through Asia and Europe
3. Be happy
I'd like to write the novel that's in pieces on my hard-drive.
I'd like to:
*Own my own business(es)
*Have 7 kids (some of which will be adopted)
*Start an orphanage
*Build my own awesome greenhouse
Gain financial independence and devote my time to full-time (volunteer) ministry.
If I were the IRS, I would lowball that number so Americans don't get so frustrated with the tax system. =)