Typically every two years unless the phone has an issue. While the phone itself may still be in fine shape, technology advances and software and hardware needs to be renewed (NFC< new Bluetooth specs, etc.).
I don't understand why a website focused on financial responsibility would include an article about expensive, unnecessary beauty products. I felt like I was reading Glamour magazine. Why?
Here's another tip to not sound stupid: do some research. This article is based on prescriptivist language BULL that any ACTUALLY educated person--who knows even half a sentence about linguistics--would see right through. The most obnoxious lie on this list? The use of "literally" being wrong. The use of literally to mean "metaphorically" is WELL-DOCUMENTED in Tom Sawyer, The Great Gatsby, and multiple James Joyce stories. (Here's a primer: http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_good_word/2005/11/the_word_we_lov...) The definition to mean "metaphorical" has been in Webster for LONG before the 2000s, so it's not a new "fad."
Next time you try to write an article about not saying dumb things, stop and actually learn something. ("Could Care Less" is another great example of the ignorance of the person who wrote this article. Both "couldn't care less" and "could care less" are well-documented over the past hundred years.) Honestly, just spend a day reading the LanguageLog blog, from some actual academics who study and research language use.
My current pet peeve: "is, is." As in, "what it is, is that I don't know how to talk properly." It's just filler. Skip the "what it is, is" part of the sentence and you will come across more concisely.
I'm a stay-at-home mom since my first child was born. Now I have two lovely children which I am able to spend more time tending to. Why? Because I sell wall vinyl decal designs from home.
I currently sell locally to friends, neighbors, acquaintances and anyone I meet. I do drop my business card to folks I meet at the doctor's office or even a supermarket. I plan to sell online, eventually. But, I am happy with what I am able to make from home, at the moment, while my children still need me.
I did all my research online like on YouTube and even sign vinyl forums. There is just tons of information out on the web.
Most of what I learned about my interior wall design business was from a site called Wall Decal Business at http://walldecalbusiness.com
The gentleman who runs the site is a full-time school teacher and he does this from home as a part-time. He tells you all about the wall decal business and his personal experiences.
Take a look to see if interior wall design is for you.
Though I'd share... good luck with your endeavors!
Come on Wise Bread, I thought you were about being frugal. This segment is nothing more than thinly disguised advertising for some costly cosmetics. I see absolutely no objective evidence to support your statement that these are products your readers need to know about. When did you trade in your core values for a quick buck?
I have no set time on when to replace my phone. I generally replace mine when it breaks or I'm so far behind the times I can't stand it anymore. I am currently using an old Blackberry I got for free that is easily 5 years old and on 3G network instead of 4G. I hate the darn thing, but it does what needs doing, and having the latest and greatest has never been a priority for me. I'd guess I replace my phones roughly every 3-4 years, and I generally get a model behind (as in, not the newest thing) to save money.
I had the old iPhone 4 for 3 years. Since Verizon was offering $200 for a trade-in, in which I made money off my phone since I only paid $100 3 years ago, I didn't hesitate to take them up on that offer! So now I will probably have this phone for another 3 years! ;)
I’m stunned and disappointed by this article. It is the antithesis of financial responsibility and I don’t understand why it is on a personal finance website. It reads like Glamour magazine.
Bank of America offers 12 weeks paid paternity, up to $240/month daycare reimbursement and up to $5k in adoption assistance. It's a pretty awesome company to work for as a working parent.
Ummm, just say NO! While I realize that for some people getting the newest beauty product is a "must", this website is about frugality and value. Why is this article even here?
The eye shadow palette starts at over $100 on Amazon, the perfume is $147 on Amazon, the curling iron is $100 for the base and first barrel, $30 each for the additional barrels at Sephora.
One of the top-rated eye shadow palettes (per two fashion site reviews) is by Sonia Kashuk, at Target for $20. I have two different sized curling irons that I bought years ago for $15 each that work just fine. Why would I buy this stuff, just because it's new? I'll take the $400 I save not buying these items and invest it with CapitalOne (formerly ING) instead.
I don't have a schedule for replacing my phone since I don't have a phone service contract. I did recently replace my phone after having the one before it for 3 years. I'm not interested in getting the iPhone 6.
About every 2 years
... Since when is "apparently" a 10 dollar word?
Typically every two years unless the phone has an issue. While the phone itself may still be in fine shape, technology advances and software and hardware needs to be renewed (NFC< new Bluetooth specs, etc.).
I don't understand why a website focused on financial responsibility would include an article about expensive, unnecessary beauty products. I felt like I was reading Glamour magazine. Why?
I never change my phone until it is broken.
There are 9 words here, not 7. Actually there are 10 if you unroll "you're right" into "you are right".
Here's another tip to not sound stupid: do some research. This article is based on prescriptivist language BULL that any ACTUALLY educated person--who knows even half a sentence about linguistics--would see right through. The most obnoxious lie on this list? The use of "literally" being wrong. The use of literally to mean "metaphorically" is WELL-DOCUMENTED in Tom Sawyer, The Great Gatsby, and multiple James Joyce stories. (Here's a primer: http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_good_word/2005/11/the_word_we_lov...) The definition to mean "metaphorical" has been in Webster for LONG before the 2000s, so it's not a new "fad."
Next time you try to write an article about not saying dumb things, stop and actually learn something. ("Could Care Less" is another great example of the ignorance of the person who wrote this article. Both "couldn't care less" and "could care less" are well-documented over the past hundred years.) Honestly, just spend a day reading the LanguageLog blog, from some actual academics who study and research language use.
"It is what it is" plays an important part in 12 Step recovery. Because we don't always think it is. What it is.
< no teacher has ever referred to this as the "fewer than" symbol.
Good list; I agree with most of them.
My current pet peeve: "is, is." As in, "what it is, is that I don't know how to talk properly." It's just filler. Skip the "what it is, is" part of the sentence and you will come across more concisely.
I'm a stay-at-home mom since my first child was born. Now I have two lovely children which I am able to spend more time tending to. Why? Because I sell wall vinyl decal designs from home.
I currently sell locally to friends, neighbors, acquaintances and anyone I meet. I do drop my business card to folks I meet at the doctor's office or even a supermarket. I plan to sell online, eventually. But, I am happy with what I am able to make from home, at the moment, while my children still need me.
I did all my research online like on YouTube and even sign vinyl forums. There is just tons of information out on the web.
Most of what I learned about my interior wall design business was from a site called Wall Decal Business at http://walldecalbusiness.com
The gentleman who runs the site is a full-time school teacher and he does this from home as a part-time. He tells you all about the wall decal business and his personal experiences.
Take a look to see if interior wall design is for you.
Though I'd share... good luck with your endeavors!
Come on Wise Bread, I thought you were about being frugal. This segment is nothing more than thinly disguised advertising for some costly cosmetics. I see absolutely no objective evidence to support your statement that these are products your readers need to know about. When did you trade in your core values for a quick buck?
I have no set time on when to replace my phone. I generally replace mine when it breaks or I'm so far behind the times I can't stand it anymore. I am currently using an old Blackberry I got for free that is easily 5 years old and on 3G network instead of 4G. I hate the darn thing, but it does what needs doing, and having the latest and greatest has never been a priority for me. I'd guess I replace my phones roughly every 3-4 years, and I generally get a model behind (as in, not the newest thing) to save money.
I had the old iPhone 4 for 3 years. Since Verizon was offering $200 for a trade-in, in which I made money off my phone since I only paid $100 3 years ago, I didn't hesitate to take them up on that offer! So now I will probably have this phone for another 3 years! ;)
I replace my phone when it breaks and can no longer be used.
Every three years
Before you do that, try Best Buy. I think all their stores will recycle old electronics, TVs etc. at no cost.
i replace my phone when it starts to break down ie every 2-3 yrs
I’m stunned and disappointed by this article. It is the antithesis of financial responsibility and I don’t understand why it is on a personal finance website. It reads like Glamour magazine.
Bank of America offers 12 weeks paid paternity, up to $240/month daycare reimbursement and up to $5k in adoption assistance. It's a pretty awesome company to work for as a working parent.
Replace my phone about every 3 years.
You're absolutely right Guest #2! I forgot to add an "either" to my first sentence. Thanks for catching my mistake.
Ummm, just say NO! While I realize that for some people getting the newest beauty product is a "must", this website is about frugality and value. Why is this article even here?
The eye shadow palette starts at over $100 on Amazon, the perfume is $147 on Amazon, the curling iron is $100 for the base and first barrel, $30 each for the additional barrels at Sephora.
One of the top-rated eye shadow palettes (per two fashion site reviews) is by Sonia Kashuk, at Target for $20. I have two different sized curling irons that I bought years ago for $15 each that work just fine. Why would I buy this stuff, just because it's new? I'll take the $400 I save not buying these items and invest it with CapitalOne (formerly ING) instead.
I don't have a schedule for replacing my phone since I don't have a phone service contract. I did recently replace my phone after having the one before it for 3 years. I'm not interested in getting the iPhone 6.
Usually around every 3 years. I'd probably keep this phone longer (iPhone 4s), but will most likely be switching carriers and can't bring the phone.