This acticle is misleading. Cats are not expensive. Any time you adopt an animal you should be committing to financially taking care of that pet for its life. Sounds like this person is bitter about some impulsive decisions they made about adopting another cat without considering how it would effect their pets. This is probably a rare case and should not hinder people from adopting a pet once they properly think thru the commitment.
My pets are worth every penny! Stfu about your stupid carpet...
Health insurance is so confusing. It really pays to do your homework when you're trying to pick the right plan for you. Cost is not the only consideration. This federal site may help people navigate the process ... http://www.healthcare.gov/
I only take my cats to the vet if they have a disease I can not treat. The internet has made getting some information very easy. They get no annual physical or constant booster shots except I do take them when they are 10 to get a baseline blood test and physical. Vet costs have skyrocketed, and the vets are riding it for all it's worth.
I have had 5 wonderful cats in my life, 2 still alive. The others died at 14, 15, and 19 years of age.
...or you can multi-task and sun dry produce in your car. We live I the South. It takes two, sunny days to dry figs in my 1996 Honda Odessey. Same for Roma tomatoes and fruit leather. I put it on the dash,which is huge, and let mother nature do the work.
My biggest goal is to pay off my debt. The economic slow-down has taken a huge bite out of our small business and I'm trying to budget for the new reality.
"Salt will leave a residue. Salt is also corrosive - think about what salt does to the underside of cars in an area where they use salt on snowy roads. Water softeners add salt to water and it's the same stuff, with the same effect. It's a no-win problem."
Salt is corrosive because of the chloride content when dissolved in water. Softeners do not add salt to the water. Softeners exchange calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions. Yes chlorides are added to the brine water, but these will not enter the supply water directly. These are flushed down the drain during regeneration.
It is a myth that all soft water is corrosive. Corrosion of pipes and water heaters is due to pH, dissolved oxygen, TDS, chlorides, sulfate, etc. Soft water will dissolve scale. The other factors in combination with minimal hardness levels may cause corrosion.
Great article. Very thorough. It is a fairly simple process, but it can be easy to trip over the number of steps needed to make sure it is done correctly. That's why your thoroughness is so helpful. One comment on the article though, I do believe that the ability to spread the tax burden of conversion over two years was only available during the 2011 year. I am fairly certain that the ability to spread it does not exist if initiating the conversion in 2012.
My cats have always been cheap compared to my dogs. Even when they got old and sickly and had kidney issues, they were still much cheaper than dog health care and food. Of course, I am a real glutton, with two of each.
I want to have a comfortable retirement and not be a burden on my only child. She has a chronic illness, as does her husband, and her bankrupt in-laws have moved in with them. One thing she does not need is another guest at that particular party.
No problem -- unfortunately the voice of experience. It happens too with charge cards that carry annual fees. If you're paying a high fee on a charge card you also have to make sure that it's worth your time, meaning exceeding the break-even point on spend.
My biggest financial goal is to fund our retirement.
This acticle is misleading. Cats are not expensive. Any time you adopt an animal you should be committing to financially taking care of that pet for its life. Sounds like this person is bitter about some impulsive decisions they made about adopting another cat without considering how it would effect their pets. This is probably a rare case and should not hinder people from adopting a pet once they properly think thru the commitment.
My pets are worth every penny! Stfu about your stupid carpet...
Health insurance is so confusing. It really pays to do your homework when you're trying to pick the right plan for you. Cost is not the only consideration. This federal site may help people navigate the process ... http://www.healthcare.gov/
I only take my cats to the vet if they have a disease I can not treat. The internet has made getting some information very easy. They get no annual physical or constant booster shots except I do take them when they are 10 to get a baseline blood test and physical. Vet costs have skyrocketed, and the vets are riding it for all it's worth.
I have had 5 wonderful cats in my life, 2 still alive. The others died at 14, 15, and 19 years of age.
I hardly spend anything on my cat. I get cheap food and cheap litter. She doesn't play with toys. She has been very healthy. She's 11 years old now.
...or you can multi-task and sun dry produce in your car. We live I the South. It takes two, sunny days to dry figs in my 1996 Honda Odessey. Same for Roma tomatoes and fruit leather. I put it on the dash,which is huge, and let mother nature do the work.
Easy peasy. To buy a condominium near my grandchildren and be able to to make a down payment of half the cost!
My biggest goal is to pay off my debt. The economic slow-down has taken a huge bite out of our small business and I'm trying to budget for the new reality.
"Salt will leave a residue. Salt is also corrosive - think about what salt does to the underside of cars in an area where they use salt on snowy roads. Water softeners add salt to water and it's the same stuff, with the same effect. It's a no-win problem."
Salt is corrosive because of the chloride content when dissolved in water. Softeners do not add salt to the water. Softeners exchange calcium and magnesium ions with sodium ions. Yes chlorides are added to the brine water, but these will not enter the supply water directly. These are flushed down the drain during regeneration.
It is a myth that all soft water is corrosive. Corrosion of pipes and water heaters is due to pH, dissolved oxygen, TDS, chlorides, sulfate, etc. Soft water will dissolve scale. The other factors in combination with minimal hardness levels may cause corrosion.
Great article. Very thorough. It is a fairly simple process, but it can be easy to trip over the number of steps needed to make sure it is done correctly. That's why your thoroughness is so helpful. One comment on the article though, I do believe that the ability to spread the tax burden of conversion over two years was only available during the 2011 year. I am fairly certain that the ability to spread it does not exist if initiating the conversion in 2012.
You are welcome! Thanks! I hope you have been enjoying your summer as well! :)
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Thanks Amy! Great article, by the way!
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All I want is to be debt-free before I turn 40. It's not going great, but every penny helps.
My cats have always been cheap compared to my dogs. Even when they got old and sickly and had kidney issues, they were still much cheaper than dog health care and food. Of course, I am a real glutton, with two of each.
Thats a great point about saving, exactly what I'll be doing.
I love making oven-dried tomatoes in the summer, then storing them in olive oil. They're so flavorful!
And...I like you on Facebook.
I want to have a comfortable retirement and not be a burden on my only child. She has a chronic illness, as does her husband, and her bankrupt in-laws have moved in with them. One thing she does not need is another guest at that particular party.
To pay off all credit cards debt and to never have them again
Thanks for catching that, Vanessa! I've switched out the lead photo for one that (I hope!) is more in line with the spirit of the article.
Craig,
No problem -- unfortunately the voice of experience. It happens too with charge cards that carry annual fees. If you're paying a high fee on a charge card you also have to make sure that it's worth your time, meaning exceeding the break-even point on spend.