My favorite Thanksgiving comfort food is my cranberry fruit salad (because it is so good) and pumpkin pie (because I think custard-type desserts are comfort food). I try to shop sales and use coupons, so almost everything dish I make could be considered a "budget" dish. I even buy bread from the bread-outlet store. Thanks for the giveaway.
How does it work if the medical injury that happened when you don't have any insurance causes the person to not work and not have an income, how do they figure it then as far as the government help, would it them be counted? My husband just fell 2.5 stories off of a roof and this was not an on the job accident, he shattered his pelvis, he had to be life flighted and he had extensive 5 hour surgery. I can't imagine how much it already is and he still has at lease 4 more days in the hospital and they want him to undergo a couple weeks of therapy. We are a family of 4 and I will now be the only one working and he has no benefits at work that will continue to pay him while he is off...Please help, any info is appreciated.
WINNER COMMENT FROM PHILIP BREWER- CHINA AND INDIA?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!!
the 2 countries named (China and India) aren't even considered third-world OR EVEN IN POVERTY- OR POOR AT ALL! (STAT: http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/least_developed_countries.htm)
(STAT:http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world.htm) and shouldn't be your benchmark for what is considered poverty. (i.e. there's 52 [!!!!] countries in Africa alone that you conveniently overlooked would have made a better example of how many people have computers)
By mentioning China and India ( . . . ) you clearly proved this person's point - in some way. The 99% - isn't in America.
- side note: i know what you were going for when you said china and india, you think that everyone thinks that china and india are poor countries, the poorest - and even THEY are privileged enough to have computers (how lucky for them), but you're hoping that everyone who read that comment is uneducated.
All I have to say is .. Pooooor poooooor pooooOooooOooooo0000ooorrr Americans, and your first world problems.
If only we were in nations like China and India, where they are doing SOoOoooOOooO well that MORE than 1% of them own computers... (side note) probably because they MAKE our computers, because they are willing to work for LESS and for LONGER hours with no OVERPAY, in a dirty FACTORY that would probably be closed in America because Americans are ENTITLED to better conditions.
For the longest time, i thought this whole 99% thing was shedding light on the poverty around the world, or speaking out for the homeless. But no. I was SO wrong and clearly thought higher of humanity than what it really was.
I volunteered to feed the homeless, and it takes a while to get used to. You know what happens when you feed the homeless? No? Is it because you don't think you should be sharing your wealth to the needy (sounds familiar)? Because they should get a job instead of waiting for us to just COME ALONG and just GIVE them food?
Well, the homeless TELLS you that they don't like the food that was just handed out them, and asks for a steak, more meat, pasta - yeah, this attitude here for the OWS looks pretty similar to the ones at the homeless shelter.
Maybe I'm the only person who doesn't get the "clearly obvious, and unified message" of OWS, but that is how I see it. But maybe people don't understand that my parents, used to be the people in the factory making your crap, that you barely even keep for long. Look at your cell phone - it's probably not the same one as the people who are the top 1% in the world, but you have one, right? How old is that phone? when are you getting a new one? I wonder how many people in Somalia have that phone.... anyways... pretty disposable, right?
Looking at the first person's chart of 100 people, I'm the one percent. The one percent with a college education, (currently in masters), i'm the one percent with a computer, i'm the 30 percent that can read, and the 50 percent that is fully nourished.
Me, right here in america, i am the privileged one percent in terms of freedom and in money, and so are you.
I have better things to do than to sit on a street waiting for someone to just dish out money. I have better things to do than to post a picture of myself on a website about how poor I am with my webcam, and computer, and internet, in my house.
what i have to say to those on OWS? get over yourselves. OR perhaps, focus more on yourself than to be pissed off at the richest people. like, what the hell? There's always going to be richer people than you, are you going to protest every time you find one? Do you think about how many people in Ethiopia (a country, that's actually in poverty, and actually considered third-world) are pissed off at you for being born in a first-world country but still live their lives instead of bringing it to a complete halt to sit on a street and (most likely) smoke pot?
So - for those who made it to the end here, congrats. You are literate. You are alive. You clearly had nothing better to do other than reading my rant. If you still believe you are considered yourself to be so poor, that you are not at the top 1% of the world's wealthiest people (heaven forbid) then look in the help wanted section instead of sitting on a street. No job is below you. Maybe you can clean up the streets after each OWS event, those people leave a MESS behind. Or a cop, considering how much drugs was dealt at each OWS event.
lots to do if you really want to, but take advantage of the fact that you're not at the bottom of the 99% and do something positive with yourself instead of envy the people who are richer than you.
FMF is one of Wise Bread's earliest blogging friend and mentor. I finally met him in person for the first time at PT's Financial Blogger Conference this year.
He is one of the nicest and most relaxed person you'll ever meet. This level of generosity is incredible.
I have been working for 25 years and I still do not understand the Budgeting - I guess that means I have always had enough money, which is a good thing.
I max out my 401K and a Roth IRA and also contribute to monthly stock purchases.
Make your dinner from scratch as much as possible, you'll save money and get more food for your dollar. And to top it off with planning, practice, and patience you'll have better tasting healthier(well maybe) food.
We have Thanksgiving at the Elks Lodge every year and part of the cost goes to charity. The food is great and we get to share it with several hundred people from the community, and the cause is worthwhile.
wow -- things haven't changed much in the 15 or so years since I bought my house. In one area, people were almost always home during the showings, which I thought was very odd.
Now that I have kids though, I can see how selling a house -- getting it ready, arranging times, etc. -- can be difficult; still, for such a large purchase, it would help to make things comfortable for the potential buyer.
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My favorite Thanksgiving comfort food is my cranberry fruit salad (because it is so good) and pumpkin pie (because I think custard-type desserts are comfort food). I try to shop sales and use coupons, so almost everything dish I make could be considered a "budget" dish. I even buy bread from the bread-outlet store. Thanks for the giveaway.
How does it work if the medical injury that happened when you don't have any insurance causes the person to not work and not have an income, how do they figure it then as far as the government help, would it them be counted? My husband just fell 2.5 stories off of a roof and this was not an on the job accident, he shattered his pelvis, he had to be life flighted and he had extensive 5 hour surgery. I can't imagine how much it already is and he still has at lease 4 more days in the hospital and they want him to undergo a couple weeks of therapy. We are a family of 4 and I will now be the only one working and he has no benefits at work that will continue to pay him while he is off...Please help, any info is appreciated.
I use coupons to save money during Thanksgiving. Works every year.
Pot luck - definitely the way to go!
Puerto Rico is a boardgame with economy themes.
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Well this year my husband and I are temporarily living in Australia so I guess we're cutting costs by not being around to celebrate.
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Definitely potluck style!
WINNER COMMENT FROM PHILIP BREWER- CHINA AND INDIA?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!!
the 2 countries named (China and India) aren't even considered third-world OR EVEN IN POVERTY- OR POOR AT ALL! (STAT: http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/least_developed_countries.htm)
(STAT:http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/third_world.htm) and shouldn't be your benchmark for what is considered poverty. (i.e. there's 52 [!!!!] countries in Africa alone that you conveniently overlooked would have made a better example of how many people have computers)
By mentioning China and India ( . . . ) you clearly proved this person's point - in some way. The 99% - isn't in America.
- side note: i know what you were going for when you said china and india, you think that everyone thinks that china and india are poor countries, the poorest - and even THEY are privileged enough to have computers (how lucky for them), but you're hoping that everyone who read that comment is uneducated.
All I have to say is .. Pooooor poooooor pooooOooooOooooo0000ooorrr Americans, and your first world problems.
If only we were in nations like China and India, where they are doing SOoOoooOOooO well that MORE than 1% of them own computers... (side note) probably because they MAKE our computers, because they are willing to work for LESS and for LONGER hours with no OVERPAY, in a dirty FACTORY that would probably be closed in America because Americans are ENTITLED to better conditions.
For the longest time, i thought this whole 99% thing was shedding light on the poverty around the world, or speaking out for the homeless. But no. I was SO wrong and clearly thought higher of humanity than what it really was.
I volunteered to feed the homeless, and it takes a while to get used to. You know what happens when you feed the homeless? No? Is it because you don't think you should be sharing your wealth to the needy (sounds familiar)? Because they should get a job instead of waiting for us to just COME ALONG and just GIVE them food?
Well, the homeless TELLS you that they don't like the food that was just handed out them, and asks for a steak, more meat, pasta - yeah, this attitude here for the OWS looks pretty similar to the ones at the homeless shelter.
Maybe I'm the only person who doesn't get the "clearly obvious, and unified message" of OWS, but that is how I see it. But maybe people don't understand that my parents, used to be the people in the factory making your crap, that you barely even keep for long. Look at your cell phone - it's probably not the same one as the people who are the top 1% in the world, but you have one, right? How old is that phone? when are you getting a new one? I wonder how many people in Somalia have that phone.... anyways... pretty disposable, right?
Looking at the first person's chart of 100 people, I'm the one percent. The one percent with a college education, (currently in masters), i'm the one percent with a computer, i'm the 30 percent that can read, and the 50 percent that is fully nourished.
Me, right here in america, i am the privileged one percent in terms of freedom and in money, and so are you.
I have better things to do than to sit on a street waiting for someone to just dish out money. I have better things to do than to post a picture of myself on a website about how poor I am with my webcam, and computer, and internet, in my house.
what i have to say to those on OWS? get over yourselves. OR perhaps, focus more on yourself than to be pissed off at the richest people. like, what the hell? There's always going to be richer people than you, are you going to protest every time you find one? Do you think about how many people in Ethiopia (a country, that's actually in poverty, and actually considered third-world) are pissed off at you for being born in a first-world country but still live their lives instead of bringing it to a complete halt to sit on a street and (most likely) smoke pot?
So - for those who made it to the end here, congrats. You are literate. You are alive. You clearly had nothing better to do other than reading my rant. If you still believe you are considered yourself to be so poor, that you are not at the top 1% of the world's wealthiest people (heaven forbid) then look in the help wanted section instead of sitting on a street. No job is below you. Maybe you can clean up the streets after each OWS event, those people leave a MESS behind. Or a cop, considering how much drugs was dealt at each OWS event.
lots to do if you really want to, but take advantage of the fact that you're not at the bottom of the 99% and do something positive with yourself instead of envy the people who are richer than you.
FMF is one of Wise Bread's earliest blogging friend and mentor. I finally met him in person for the first time at PT's Financial Blogger Conference this year.
He is one of the nicest and most relaxed person you'll ever meet. This level of generosity is incredible.
I have been working for 25 years and I still do not understand the Budgeting - I guess that means I have always had enough money, which is a good thing.
I max out my 401K and a Roth IRA and also contribute to monthly stock purchases.
I then spend whatever I spend and save the rest.
What is the value of budgeting?
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we go to our parents for dinners and are not ashamed to pack leftovers ;)
Make your dinner from scratch as much as possible, you'll save money and get more food for your dollar. And to top it off with planning, practice, and patience you'll have better tasting healthier(well maybe) food.
We have Thanksgiving at the Elks Lodge every year and part of the cost goes to charity. The food is great and we get to share it with several hundred people from the community, and the cause is worthwhile.
Thanks for including us in today's roundup! As usual, we are in good company! (And I love 10 gifts for Mom-to-Be's piece from Parenting Squad, too.)
I enjoy sweet potatoes as a side dish. They are economical and delicious and seem to go well with all the other foods we serve at Thanksgiving.
We like to spead the load of cooking. We get a bunch of people together and divvy up the sides.
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For decorations, I go to the dollar store or Big Lots. They have wonderful things for very little money.
wow -- things haven't changed much in the 15 or so years since I bought my house. In one area, people were almost always home during the showings, which I thought was very odd.
Now that I have kids though, I can see how selling a house -- getting it ready, arranging times, etc. -- can be difficult; still, for such a large purchase, it would help to make things comfortable for the potential buyer.
My favorite Thanksgiving comfort food that's also cheap to make from scratch is Lemon Meringue Pie. I can't get enough of it.
I save on Thanksgiving by celebrating at my parents' house, where they've already taken care of everything, ha.