The best thing about my job, is that I'm on maternity leaven right now. I miss my co-workers, but that's it. I wish my full-time job would remain a stay-at-home mommy...not returning to the cubicle.
Too true! I have to chuckle at this post, I see a little of myself in the beginning. I tend to want to do things cold turkey, but you are right, working in slowly makes building a habit more likely to be sustainable. Cooking for yourself and being frugal is easier said than done. This takes so so much energy, shopping and getting the right ingredients, and making sure to use them before they go bad takes so much planning. Not to mention the clean up time. If you really try it for a while, you realize that eating out at the right places or ordering takeout is sometimes a really good deal.
Naivete has nothhing to do with it! They felt slighted because he got a bigger break, he pays more so there should be no argument! I would be one of the four who dod not pay anything because of my tax bracket! Even though their is an inflation in price there are not always an increase in wages and they would still pay nothing because of their tax bracket! I understand your point but I cannot totally agree with it.
This is quite the mix of high-quality resources, Carlos! We like that you mentioned some "beginner" tools, as well. We're sharing this list on our Twitter feed today!
I did the same with a Vegan lifestyle. I started with breakfast, as that was easiest, then I worked on snacks, so that I would not sabotage myself. Now I am onto the main meals. Also I do not feel the need to 'not cheat'. I have milk in my tea, that may take a while to stop, but I do not eat meat, I do not eat eggs or cheese. It is a journey, not a line in teh sand goal.
Some good advice. I'm too frugal for Starbucks, I have never been in. I'm British and know how to make a good cup of tea! I have just started picking up bargains on the London Stock market, the return on which, I hope will make life easier when the recession finally ends. In the meantime, I can live frugally quite easily. I have investments made in previous frugal years and no debts.
I don’t know anyone who is saving too much for retirement. I only know people who don’t have any saving. It’s silly to say anyone is saving too much for retirement. When the time comes, it’s better to have extra money than to run out. If you have extra, you can give your kids a leg up or get the library named after you or something like that.
My favorite budget dish for Thanksgiving is home-made dinner rolls. We make them with a bread maker and they're so much better than store-bought rolls and a lot cheaper. Nothing quite like hot rolls with butter!
Great list Chris. I'm only in my 20's, but I've certainly made it my goal to own my own home by 30. I can't even imagine what it's like to still be rent past the age of 30, or even 40 for that matter. Hopefully the fact that I'm starting to save early will play in my favor.
After Thanksgiving, I make sure I have plenty of turkey leftovers. I have to have cold turkey on white bread with real mayo sandwiches, with a glass of milk and potato chips. Weird, but I like it almost as much as the Thanksgiving dinner.
I love that we get free lunch. An entree, appetizer, dessert and drink, it is so nice to not have to worry about what you're going to take for lunch every day!
Thanksgiving is all about the extras. One great budget friendly extra that deserves a spot on everyone's Thanksgiving table is homemade whipped cream. All you need is heavy whipping cream and sugar to taste - whip it up until it's ready and voila! Little fingers and pumpkin pie pieces won't be able to stay away.
Love this. I drove a 21-year-old car until very recently. The car was almost as old as me! It didn't make me look cool but it was nice being able to save the money instead of having a payment. I recently purchased a safe, reliable, 3-year-old car with cash as a replacement. It was well worth the wait!
I believe a new generation of savers may be birthing right now. Due to the recession, job losses and economic woes we have experienced since 2008, many young people are recognizing that the free use of credit is not necessarily a good thing for their personal finances.
We do get a mixed message - on the one hand we get chided for not saving, but on the other, we are chided for not spending. Savers are punished here with low interest rates, having to fund bailouts through taxes and etc.
As with all generalizations, there are many exceptions to the rule. I personally know of many people of all ages that do a terrific job of saving.
I love the poeple I work with. I work for a very wealthy, older family but they treat me as an equal. They know about my family and my interests. I am not just an employee, I am like family to them, and them to me. They have really treated me well over the year. I appreciate having such great people to work with and for.
The best thing about my job, is that I'm on maternity leaven right now. I miss my co-workers, but that's it. I wish my full-time job would remain a stay-at-home mommy...not returning to the cubicle.
Too true! I have to chuckle at this post, I see a little of myself in the beginning. I tend to want to do things cold turkey, but you are right, working in slowly makes building a habit more likely to be sustainable. Cooking for yourself and being frugal is easier said than done. This takes so so much energy, shopping and getting the right ingredients, and making sure to use them before they go bad takes so much planning. Not to mention the clean up time. If you really try it for a while, you realize that eating out at the right places or ordering takeout is sometimes a really good deal.
You missed a big one... Remove water stains from wood tables. Cover the stain in mayo, leave overnight, wipe off. Stain gone (or much less).
Naivete has nothhing to do with it! They felt slighted because he got a bigger break, he pays more so there should be no argument! I would be one of the four who dod not pay anything because of my tax bracket! Even though their is an inflation in price there are not always an increase in wages and they would still pay nothing because of their tax bracket! I understand your point but I cannot totally agree with it.
This is quite the mix of high-quality resources, Carlos! We like that you mentioned some "beginner" tools, as well. We're sharing this list on our Twitter feed today!
I did the same with a Vegan lifestyle. I started with breakfast, as that was easiest, then I worked on snacks, so that I would not sabotage myself. Now I am onto the main meals. Also I do not feel the need to 'not cheat'. I have milk in my tea, that may take a while to stop, but I do not eat meat, I do not eat eggs or cheese. It is a journey, not a line in teh sand goal.
Some good advice. I'm too frugal for Starbucks, I have never been in. I'm British and know how to make a good cup of tea! I have just started picking up bargains on the London Stock market, the return on which, I hope will make life easier when the recession finally ends. In the meantime, I can live frugally quite easily. I have investments made in previous frugal years and no debts.
I don’t know anyone who is saving too much for retirement. I only know people who don’t have any saving. It’s silly to say anyone is saving too much for retirement. When the time comes, it’s better to have extra money than to run out. If you have extra, you can give your kids a leg up or get the library named after you or something like that.
My favorite budget dish for Thanksgiving is home-made dinner rolls. We make them with a bread maker and they're so much better than store-bought rolls and a lot cheaper. Nothing quite like hot rolls with butter!
Great list Chris. I'm only in my 20's, but I've certainly made it my goal to own my own home by 30. I can't even imagine what it's like to still be rent past the age of 30, or even 40 for that matter. Hopefully the fact that I'm starting to save early will play in my favor.
After Thanksgiving, I make sure I have plenty of turkey leftovers. I have to have cold turkey on white bread with real mayo sandwiches, with a glass of milk and potato chips. Weird, but I like it almost as much as the Thanksgiving dinner.
I love that we get free lunch. An entree, appetizer, dessert and drink, it is so nice to not have to worry about what you're going to take for lunch every day!
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Thanksgiving is all about the extras. One great budget friendly extra that deserves a spot on everyone's Thanksgiving table is homemade whipped cream. All you need is heavy whipping cream and sugar to taste - whip it up until it's ready and voila! Little fingers and pumpkin pie pieces won't be able to stay away.
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I sometime wonder if all my efforts on facebook will eventually be wiped out when another social media comes along.
You know why we don't feel bad for the humans? Because THEY signed up for it. The rat did not.
Love this. I drove a 21-year-old car until very recently. The car was almost as old as me! It didn't make me look cool but it was nice being able to save the money instead of having a payment. I recently purchased a safe, reliable, 3-year-old car with cash as a replacement. It was well worth the wait!
I love that I get to work with young children. I have the opportunity to get to know each child individually. It really is the best job ever!
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I love dressing. Inexpensive and delicious!
I currently use a capital one venture card. I just bought tickets to europe from the usa for my wife and I. winning!
Should I still do the tricks to help lower my blood sugar if I am taking med. now
I believe a new generation of savers may be birthing right now. Due to the recession, job losses and economic woes we have experienced since 2008, many young people are recognizing that the free use of credit is not necessarily a good thing for their personal finances.
We do get a mixed message - on the one hand we get chided for not saving, but on the other, we are chided for not spending. Savers are punished here with low interest rates, having to fund bailouts through taxes and etc.
As with all generalizations, there are many exceptions to the rule. I personally know of many people of all ages that do a terrific job of saving.
I love the poeple I work with. I work for a very wealthy, older family but they treat me as an equal. They know about my family and my interests. I am not just an employee, I am like family to them, and them to me. They have really treated me well over the year. I appreciate having such great people to work with and for.