Comments on: What do you do with all the Money you Save?

By: Aury (Thunderdrake)

Aury (Thunderdrake) — Mon, 03 May 2010 17:20:19 +0000

I simply tell them that a youth well spent is your golden years earned. <3

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Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:21:24 +0000

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By: Amy K.

Amy K. — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:39:53 +0000

My high school/college boyfriend was of the view that debt was normal, and expected to be paying his whole life. In contrast my parents paid off their mortgage before he and I started dating and only took on a car loan once, in order to have more of a credit history, and paid it off within a year.

That relationship was a real window into how a large part of the population thinks. I’m glad I’ve taken after my parents. I think of him every once in a while and wonder if adulthood has changed his view at all.

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:39:16 +0000

Since she lives at home, I guess she’s not too worried about it. She actually just quit her job too. Oh, to be young again. haha

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:38:35 +0000

I 100% agree! A lot of the things I do, I do because I enjoy them. If I didn’t, I would not do them!

By: Mrs Money

Mrs Money — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:38:05 +0000

That is so crazy people give you crap for trying to get rid of credit card debt. I don’t know why they would! I am sure my sister will come around. She’s still young.

By: Miss M

Miss M — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:53:25 +0000

Well we all need money to live, currently that is supplied by our jobs. But who knows what the future holds, we may not be able to or want to work at some point. What if one of you wants to stay home with the kids, or take a more fulfilling but less lucrative job? Saving money and living below your means makes those dreams a possibility. Some people embrace these concepts, others choose to live for the day. For the latter group, unless they die young at some point they will wish they had saved. Unfortunately most people don’t realize this until it is too late. I know at 20 saving money was the last thing on my mind!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:56:32 +0000

I tell people (including my boyfriend) that I save money now so I don’t have to worry about it later. Being worry-free is the best part of it for me! Plus, all the fun ways to save money are my hobbies (ie, cooking from scratch, canning, couponing, etc).

By: Mrs. Accountability

Mrs. Accountability — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:18:07 +0000

The most grief I get is for verbalizing my desire to rid ourselves of credit card debt. I have gotten looks of annoyance because ours is so “low” in comparison to the other person’s credit card debt. One lady at work has told me straight out it’s “The American Way” to be in debt, and I should just accept it. It’s always very interesting to see how siblings react to childhood teachings. I think your sis might be going through a rebellious period, and she’ll soon enough see the light and embrace you and your mom’s frugal ways. At least she knows HOW to do it, and she has support to be frugal so when she’s ready, it’ll be that much easier for her.