I really love raising my own chickens. Right now I have 6 laying hens and I get around 4-5 fresh eggs every day. I also love watching them doing sand bath. Aside from getting 100% fresh eggs it's also a fun thing to raise your own chickens.
You make some great points here and raise issues that are well worth thinking about. Most of the comments also make sense where they disagree, essentially, but I notice all of the disagreement comes with an "if." And it is a big one.
IF we have the money already available for the expense, vacation or whatever, then we can benefit from the rewards, etc. People who read this blog for the most part have already committed to take money management seriously and have developed self-discipline in paying their cards off each month. At least the ones who post; those who don't probably do not want to reveal it.
#10 is something I had never heard addressed before. If you have to pay an advance fee I would certainly avoid that. For me it means little since I cannot even remember the last time I used a money order but for some people it could be an important consideration.
I am with you: family of three, and we end up around $60/week. We also love scratch 'n dent type grocery stores, and we use our short growing season to reap extra veggies and stuff
My biggest purchase was a car!! i'm still trying to pay it off! I've taken a few loans out as well. It was worth it though because i needed a new vehicle.
My college degree is definitely the biggest purchase I have made. I was lucky to get a great scholarship which helped leverage a lot of my tuition and greatly reduced my student loan debt. By working through college, receiving a lump sum from my grandfather after graduation (greatest gift you can give a grad! think this was because of savings bonds he'd bought me my whole life), and paying more than my monthly payments, I was able to pay my debt off in 5 years.
My last big purchase was a laptop for my business, which I used a 6-month interest free Bill Me Later line of credit and paid it in full before that 6-month period was up.
I agree -these trash bags alone are worth the membership. I also get the "drum liners" for our large outside garbage can. I hadn't been able to find any to fit the can at the grocery store so I was thrilled to find them at Costco.
That's a great tip! I participated in several marketing and psychology experiments during my college days. My favorite experiment was one that involved measuring the effects of eating steak three days of the week. Getting paid to eat a free steak three times a week was one of my highlights of my university days!
My biggest purchase was our house. We started with a traditional mortgage, later refinanced to a 15 year mortgage and then with a loan from my father paid it off in full (early).
I didn't know about the professional cuddlers. Another way of making money is participating in research experiments at local laboratories or universities. You get compensated for your time and contribute to science at the same time. I suggest people to go online and research for any experiments or go directly to the university and seek fliers looking for participants.
I really love raising my own chickens. Right now I have 6 laying hens and I get around 4-5 fresh eggs every day. I also love watching them doing sand bath. Aside from getting 100% fresh eggs it's also a fun thing to raise your own chickens.
I just saved over $200 using those tools. Great post - thanks so much!
My house
Most expensive purchase ever was my truck for $3000. I bought it with cash from a tax refund.
You make some great points here and raise issues that are well worth thinking about. Most of the comments also make sense where they disagree, essentially, but I notice all of the disagreement comes with an "if." And it is a big one.
IF we have the money already available for the expense, vacation or whatever, then we can benefit from the rewards, etc. People who read this blog for the most part have already committed to take money management seriously and have developed self-discipline in paying their cards off each month. At least the ones who post; those who don't probably do not want to reveal it.
#10 is something I had never heard addressed before. If you have to pay an advance fee I would certainly avoid that. For me it means little since I cannot even remember the last time I used a money order but for some people it could be an important consideration.
I am with you: family of three, and we end up around $60/week. We also love scratch 'n dent type grocery stores, and we use our short growing season to reap extra veggies and stuff
Do not ask for the best rate when you call a hotel; ask for their lowest rate. The best rate for them is the highest rate possible.
I'd love for someone (you) to research Tequila. It was spilled on my coffee table once and the next day it ate through MANY layers.
My biggest purchase was a car!! i'm still trying to pay it off! I've taken a few loans out as well. It was worth it though because i needed a new vehicle.
www.trntrak.com is worth a mention. I use it more for actual logging as opposed to tutorials, etc. Great design, fast set/rep entry, so far so good!
My college degree is definitely the biggest purchase I have made. I was lucky to get a great scholarship which helped leverage a lot of my tuition and greatly reduced my student loan debt. By working through college, receiving a lump sum from my grandfather after graduation (greatest gift you can give a grad! think this was because of savings bonds he'd bought me my whole life), and paying more than my monthly payments, I was able to pay my debt off in 5 years.
My last big purchase was a laptop for my business, which I used a 6-month interest free Bill Me Later line of credit and paid it in full before that 6-month period was up.
Item #4 is the only thing in this article that is even remotely accurate.
My biggest purchase so far has been a car. The most I've ever spent for a car is around $15,000.
The most expensive purchase we have made was our house which we had to take a loan out for.
I agree -these trash bags alone are worth the membership. I also get the "drum liners" for our large outside garbage can. I hadn't been able to find any to fit the can at the grocery store so I was thrilled to find them at Costco.
That's a great tip! I participated in several marketing and psychology experiments during my college days. My favorite experiment was one that involved measuring the effects of eating steak three days of the week. Getting paid to eat a free steak three times a week was one of my highlights of my university days!
Probably my wedding!
I have tip #26 forage for your food. It's fun, free and you can save money on your grocery bill. Not to mention organic and pesticide free.
My biggest purchase was our house. We started with a traditional mortgage, later refinanced to a 15 year mortgage and then with a loan from my father paid it off in full (early).
My first big purchase would have to be my SUV! Glad it's paid off! Now I'm waiting to get a house, hopefully soon!
Definitely our house, but it is still cheaper than renting in our area and we happened to buy at the bottom of the market.
I would add wallets, purses and belts.
My house was the most expensive thing I've bought so far. I was able to get a mortgage at a good rate.
Definitely my house! Took out a mortgage~ wish I could pay cash! 2nd would be my van, at least that's paid off.
I didn't know about the professional cuddlers. Another way of making money is participating in research experiments at local laboratories or universities. You get compensated for your time and contribute to science at the same time. I suggest people to go online and research for any experiments or go directly to the university and seek fliers looking for participants.