I use my HSBC and earn reward dollars. I pay for all the things I always buy and anything that takes my card because I just go $ 75.00 check on it's way today! I never spend to get rewards. That is just not smart at all.
I think worrying about whether you're happy or not is kind of beside the point here. (Although it's actually pretty important. I reviewed a book on being happier: http://www.wisebread.com/book-review-happier that's worth reading.)
The point here is that we've taken a system in which the vast majority of people all participated in the gains from economic growth, and (over the course of just two or three decades) changed it into a system where almost all the gains of economic growth are captured by the top 1% of the people in the system.
Now, there are a lot of legitimate responses to that. You can look at your position relative to the whole world and say that you've got it pretty good—and that's fine.
One thing I do here on Wise Bread is suggest tactical moves for improving your standard of living, working within the system as it is now. That's fine too.
But another legitimate response is to look at the system as it is now and try to understand what has changed—and then, if you think it's best, advocate for new changes in the system: changes intended to (once again) create a system where the vast majority share in the gains due to economic growth.
I think that's what the Occupy Wall Street movement is all about.
well, then.. i wish i knew sooner that you were going to disregard the entire point of that stat purely because you can prove that you aren't the top one percent of the world because you own a computer and so does some people in china and india. that would have saved me a lot of cathartic ranting. what is the percentage then, since it's such a big factor? i looked up. it's 5%. you're not the top 1%, but you are the top 5%, if it was 2001 and you owned a computer, you would have been top 1%.
sorry. so sorry.
be unhappy if you want. i just wanted to show people what they have, rather than what they don't. if you disagree and prefer to strive to be unhappy at the richest, be my guest. there's no argument. you think how you want, and i'm going to be grateful for what i have, because I know I live a life with freedom, and wealth and love. i may not be the richest, but i don't have much to complain about.
My favorite Thanksgiving comfort food & budget dish is macaroni & cheese (two things I'm not eating while I try to lose weight). I think I could actually have mac & cheese as the entire meal! Well, mac & cheese, turkey breast, and cranberry sauce is all I need.
A simple thing is just have a Thanksgiving Potluck. For those not cooking inclined, they can bring drinks, desert/desert topping or even some paper goods. Not only will this save you money, but save you time and everyone can feel like they participated in Thanksgiving preparations. Just don't get forget to divy out leftovers!
You could also have people "potluck" Thanksgiving decorations... they can bring one favorite things to help make your home a little more like their home. Just remember to have them take home their home decor!
We save by keeping dishes simple--sauteed green beans instead of green bean casserole, for example. Also, we get together with friends and do things potluck style. Everyone brings some tupperware and we split up leftovers so we all go home with another few meals. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I made crab cakes with canned crab last week, and I was surprised by how easily they came together (and how utterly delicious they were). I'm also a big proponent of stir-fry for a fast dinner, especially when you prepare it with noodles instead of rice, so it doesn't take as long to cook.
Some of us look forward to roasted brussels sprouts for holiday meals. Others do not care for them, so to each his own.
I use my HSBC and earn reward dollars. I pay for all the things I always buy and anything that takes my card because I just go $ 75.00 check on it's way today! I never spend to get rewards. That is just not smart at all.
Sorry if what I wrote wasn't responsive.
I think worrying about whether you're happy or not is kind of beside the point here. (Although it's actually pretty important. I reviewed a book on being happier: http://www.wisebread.com/book-review-happier that's worth reading.)
The point here is that we've taken a system in which the vast majority of people all participated in the gains from economic growth, and (over the course of just two or three decades) changed it into a system where almost all the gains of economic growth are captured by the top 1% of the people in the system.
Now, there are a lot of legitimate responses to that. You can look at your position relative to the whole world and say that you've got it pretty good—and that's fine.
One thing I do here on Wise Bread is suggest tactical moves for improving your standard of living, working within the system as it is now. That's fine too.
But another legitimate response is to look at the system as it is now and try to understand what has changed—and then, if you think it's best, advocate for new changes in the system: changes intended to (once again) create a system where the vast majority share in the gains due to economic growth.
I think that's what the Occupy Wall Street movement is all about.
Number 2 works really well! It puts regular earnings on your card ~automatic pilot style. I like number 5.
I still go home for thanksgiving, this year I will be bringing pumpkin cheesecake along.
Our faves are making our own stuffing. Also baking 2 pies at a time- one to give and one to keep!
Homemade macaroni and cheese is my favorite comfort food. It's economical as well.
By far, my fav Thanksgiving comfort food is mashed yams with butter. Yams are not expensive at all and are packed with nutrition to boot.
Sweet potatoes with apples, brown sugar, pineapple and pecans. No marshmallows
well, then.. i wish i knew sooner that you were going to disregard the entire point of that stat purely because you can prove that you aren't the top one percent of the world because you own a computer and so does some people in china and india. that would have saved me a lot of cathartic ranting. what is the percentage then, since it's such a big factor? i looked up. it's 5%. you're not the top 1%, but you are the top 5%, if it was 2001 and you owned a computer, you would have been top 1%.
sorry. so sorry.
be unhappy if you want. i just wanted to show people what they have, rather than what they don't. if you disagree and prefer to strive to be unhappy at the richest, be my guest. there's no argument. you think how you want, and i'm going to be grateful for what i have, because I know I live a life with freedom, and wealth and love. i may not be the richest, but i don't have much to complain about.
My favorite Thanksgiving comfort food & budget dish is macaroni & cheese (two things I'm not eating while I try to lose weight). I think I could actually have mac & cheese as the entire meal! Well, mac & cheese, turkey breast, and cranberry sauce is all I need.
Since I am a pretty picky eater mac and cheese is great for my budget and my taste! Better stock up now!
My favorite is sauteed parsnips! They're so sweet when you leave them frying in the pan for awhile...
A simple thing is just have a Thanksgiving Potluck. For those not cooking inclined, they can bring drinks, desert/desert topping or even some paper goods. Not only will this save you money, but save you time and everyone can feel like they participated in Thanksgiving preparations. Just don't get forget to divy out leftovers!
You could also have people "potluck" Thanksgiving decorations... they can bring one favorite things to help make your home a little more like their home. Just remember to have them take home their home decor!
Haha! Meg, be my guest! Only we'll be doing a major home renovation this winter, so I probably won't be following my own advice!
We save by keeping dishes simple--sauteed green beans instead of green bean casserole, for example. Also, we get together with friends and do things potluck style. Everyone brings some tupperware and we split up leftovers so we all go home with another few meals. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Okay, Camilla, you've convinced me -- I'll come stay with you for the holidays.
I made crab cakes with canned crab last week, and I was surprised by how easily they came together (and how utterly delicious they were). I'm also a big proponent of stir-fry for a fast dinner, especially when you prepare it with noodles instead of rice, so it doesn't take as long to cook.
Does anybody have other quick dinner suggestions?
That is really impressive! :)
Awesome list of ways to save! :)
That is a fantastic tip!
Fantastic point! Gotta watch out for calorie intake as well!
Planning ahead is a great way to save!
Sales and coupons are always a great way to save!
That's an idea I've never heard of before! Thanks for sharing!