I'll have money in the bank and you won't

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  • PJaddicted
    PJaddicted Posts: 1,432
    iluvcats wrote:
    somebody asked about name brands on here the other day. I was unfamiliar with them.

    Yep, I plan for the future. Just remember that when you pay $400 - $1,000 for your clothes or purse. I don't.

    I'm so glad I've been cheap, it really helped me when gas was so high.

    I'm with you lady....guess it's our generation. Hubby and I were talking about this very subject tonight. We have never had to have the newest, greatest or top of the line things...instead we had tons of cheap vacations, great meals, wine and lots of fun with our family, and now have no debt, instead of a big house full of crap, expensive cars, etc. I want for nothing at this point in my life, I'm very HAPPY!



    oxc
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  • angie76
    angie76 Posts: 646
    I bought a kindle..that was a big splurge to me. Im not one to buy all fancy gadgets but Im glad I got it.
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    To keep you clear of the sun
    You've been burned more than once
    You don't think much of trust
  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    PJaddicted wrote:
    I'm with you lady....guess it's our generation. Hubby and I were talking about this very subject tonight. We have never had to have the newest, greatest or top of the line things...instead we had tons of cheap vacations, great meals, wine and lots of fun with our family, and now have no debt, instead of a big house full of crap, expensive cars, etc. I want for nothing at this point in my life, I'm very HAPPY!



    oxc

    I've got a house partially full of crap, for example every photo I've ever taken since 1992 :( (not organized in albums either -- that's alot of work)

    I have a really nice car, I just don't buy one every 2 years. Mine is 5 yrs old.

    I'm happy for you then ;)

    but I'm not happy for all those unfortunate families facing a foreclosure.
    9/98, 9/00 - DC, 4/03 - Pitt., 7/03 - Bristow, 10/04 - Reading, 10/05 - Philly, 5/06 - DC, 6/06 - Pitt., 6/08 - Va Beach, 6/08 - DC, 5/10 - Bristow, 10/13 B'more
    8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
    10/10 - Brad in B'more
  • comebackwoman
    comebackwoman Posts: 7,271
    cool! Then you can buy me some more shoes and bags :cool: :p
    There's a light when my baby's in my arms :)
  • nothingman44
    nothingman44 Posts: 1,496
    it pays to live at home with your parents.

    i'll leave it at that.
  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    nothingman44 wrote:
    it pays to live at home with your parents.

    i'll leave it at that.

    Well, of course I do; I'm only a 12 year old girl.
    9/98, 9/00 - DC, 4/03 - Pitt., 7/03 - Bristow, 10/04 - Reading, 10/05 - Philly, 5/06 - DC, 6/06 - Pitt., 6/08 - Va Beach, 6/08 - DC, 5/10 - Bristow, 10/13 B'more
    8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
    10/10 - Brad in B'more
  • nothingman44
    nothingman44 Posts: 1,496
    iluvcats wrote:
    Well, of course I do; I'm only a 12 year old girl.


    i wasn't referencing you. i was talking about myself.

    and you're only 12?
  • angie76
    angie76 Posts: 646
    iluvcats wrote:
    Well, of course I do; I'm only a 12 year old girl.

    I saw that remark..but didn't know what to make of it.

    I live at home out of necessity. It's not ideal but im not making enough to be on my own.
    Dig a ditch deep enough
    To keep you clear of the sun
    You've been burned more than once
    You don't think much of trust
  • nothingman44
    nothingman44 Posts: 1,496
    angie76 wrote:
    I saw that remark..but didn't know what to make of it.

    I live at home out of necessity. It's not ideal but im not making enough to be on my own.


    when the economy sucks...its the best way to save money. as long as you can deal with your parents and they dont charge you an arm and a leg for rent...you're good to go.
  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    angie76 wrote:
    I saw that remark..but didn't know what to make of it.

    I live at home out of necessity. It's not ideal but im not making enough to be on my own.

    I explained it to him in a pm.

    I moved in with my mom out of necessity when I was 24, so I understand.
    9/98, 9/00 - DC, 4/03 - Pitt., 7/03 - Bristow, 10/04 - Reading, 10/05 - Philly, 5/06 - DC, 6/06 - Pitt., 6/08 - Va Beach, 6/08 - DC, 5/10 - Bristow, 10/13 B'more
    8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
    10/10 - Brad in B'more
  • EvilMerlin
    EvilMerlin Posts: 1,865
    nothingman44 wrote:
    when the economy sucks...its the best way to save money. as long as you can deal with your parents and they dont charge you an arm and a leg for rent...you're good to go.

    I've been working on the road since about June, and my lease ended in September back at home. I never renewed and I'm getting released and going back to my home office to work in CA again in a month. I was going to use this thanksgiving week to fly home and get an apartment, however I think I'm gonna go home and settle in and take my time for a month or two and stay in my parents house and save up a few extra dollars even. They live a little further from my office than I'd like to be, but that's okay, I'll tough out the drive for a month or two.

    Especially with rent inflation with all the foreclosures that were/are happening.
  • angie76
    angie76 Posts: 646
    iluvcats wrote:
    I explained it to him in a pm.

    I moved in with my mom out of necessity when I was 24, so I understand.

    ah..okay..i thought the person who said that was a bit rude.

    yeah it's kind of embarrassing to tell people..but what can i do..until i get a better job it's all i got.
    Dig a ditch deep enough
    To keep you clear of the sun
    You've been burned more than once
    You don't think much of trust
  • nothingman44
    nothingman44 Posts: 1,496
    angie76 wrote:
    ah..okay..i thought it was a bit rude.

    yeah it's kind of embarrassing to tell people..but what can i do..until i get a better job it's all i got.

    i'm not embarrassed about it at all. it allows me to do the things i want to do...in a financial way.
  • EvilMerlin
    EvilMerlin Posts: 1,865
    angie76 wrote:
    ah..okay..i thought it was a bit rude.

    yeah it's kind of embarrassing to tell people..but what can i do..until i get a better job it's all i got.

    No reason to be embarrassed. Be proud that you're not stressing yourself to get by, by going out and getting more than you can handle, and (I'm sure you are) be happy that you'e in a situation where you have people you can depend on that have a place for you to stay that you can afford :)
  • angie76
    angie76 Posts: 646
    EvilMerlin wrote:
    No reason to be embarrassed. Be proud that you're not stressing yourself to get by, by going out and getting more than you can handle, and (I'm sure you are) be happy that you'e in a situation where you have people you can depend on that have a place for you to stay that you can afford :)

    Oh yeah Im very grateful. I just would like to get on my own one day. But Im very appreciative that i have family that is as supportive as they are.

    nothingman44...yeah i shouldn't be embarrassed but sometimes people say stupid things.
    Dig a ditch deep enough
    To keep you clear of the sun
    You've been burned more than once
    You don't think much of trust
  • nothingman44
    nothingman44 Posts: 1,496
    angie76 wrote:
    nothingman44...yeah i shouldn't be embarrassed but sometimes people say stupid things.

    thats what people do for the most part.

    i just choose not to pay attention to those people.
  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    angie76 wrote:
    ah..okay..i thought it was a bit rude.

    yeah it's kind of embarrassing to tell people..but what can i do..until i get a better job it's all i got.

    I'm sorry that they make you feel uncomfortable about your living situation
    9/98, 9/00 - DC, 4/03 - Pitt., 7/03 - Bristow, 10/04 - Reading, 10/05 - Philly, 5/06 - DC, 6/06 - Pitt., 6/08 - Va Beach, 6/08 - DC, 5/10 - Bristow, 10/13 B'more
    8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
    10/10 - Brad in B'more
  • Lizardjam
    Lizardjam Posts: 1,121
    iluvcats wrote:
    I know someone who shopped for clothes/shoes/accessories as her hobby.

    She's having a difficult retirement now :(


    You're a bit judgmental. Nice that you're so proud of it. Everyone has their hobbies. Hobbies cost, just in different ways. Most people have them. You seem to just look down your nose on this one because of one lady that couldn't control hers and doesn't strike your fancy...I used to love to shop. I still do. I do it within my means, and yes, some brands do fit and last longer than others. I also like to bake...man that can get expensive too, have you seen the cost of really good chocolate chips? Brand makes a difference there too....

    As someone else said, sometimes you do get what you pay for. Duh, it is ridiculous to pay for a label but, if the brand makes quality clothing, then it's also smart to stick with it.
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  • angie76
    angie76 Posts: 646
    iluvcats wrote:
    I'm sorry that they make you feel uncomfortable about your living situation

    just some people say remarks..but like nothingman44 said I shouldn't care about them. Gotta do what you have to.
    Dig a ditch deep enough
    To keep you clear of the sun
    You've been burned more than once
    You don't think much of trust
  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    Lizardjam wrote:
    You're a bit judgmental. Nice that you're so proud of it. Everyone has their hobbies. Hobbies cost, just in different ways. Most people have them. You seem to just look down your nose on this one because of one lady that couldn't control hers and doesn't strike your fancy...I used to love to shop. I still do. I do it within my means, and yes, some brands do fit and last longer than others. I also like to bake...man that can get expensive too, have you seen the cost of really good chocolate chips? Brand makes a difference there too....

    As someone else said, sometimes you do get what you pay for. Duh, it is ridiculous to pay for a label but, if the brand makes quality clothing, then it's also smart to stick with it.

    this lady couldn't control her spending and it affected me and my husband very much so...
    9/98, 9/00 - DC, 4/03 - Pitt., 7/03 - Bristow, 10/04 - Reading, 10/05 - Philly, 5/06 - DC, 6/06 - Pitt., 6/08 - Va Beach, 6/08 - DC, 5/10 - Bristow, 10/13 B'more
    8/08 - Ed solo in DC, 6/09 Ed in B'more,
    10/10 - Brad in B'more

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