Comments on: When you’re on the right track…

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:10:11 +0000

I love that movement! Huffington Post rocks…. if just 10% of Americans did that things would start changing for sure.

By: Kasasa

Kasasa — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:41:29 +0000

Great points J.Money. They’re especially relevant given the financial crisis that the megabanks are pretty much responsible for getting us into. They all need to take a step back and figure out a game plan. And if they don’t, then the consumers will – movements like Move Your Money are calling on consumers to rethink where they’re putting their money and why. Try a new route – like putting your money into a community bank or credit union and support community businesses – and you’ll (most likely) have a new future ahead of you.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:56:20 +0000

@Bobby – You’re the boss!
@Anon – I’m not sure when I’ll feel comfortable sharing all that info yet. I’ve considered it before, just haven’t given it much thought. As for the advertising though – it’s 99% all direct. I don’t go out looking for it much.
@SavingDiva – That’s very true, as long as you know it’s the path that you’re supposed to be on :) For me, that was like college or moving to NYC. Both were VERY trying at times, but I knew it was what I was supposed to be doing. And they had many more smooth spots than they did rough ones.
@myfinancialobjectives – That’s pretty cool :) I bet all pf bloggers write about this at some point. It’s a pretty important one in my opinion.

By: myfinancialobjectives

myfinancialobjectives — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:53:52 +0000

Wow, I just wrote about this topic yesterday. I’ve got it saved for a later date, but still. I called it: Analyzing your Current Financial Position. Good message. Realizing that you need a change and starting to actually make that change is often the hardest part.

By: SavingDiva

SavingDiva — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:03:53 +0000

I agree, but I also think there is something to be said for a difficult path. The victory is so much sweeter when you can look back at all of the things you had to overcome.

By: Anon

Anon — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:11:58 +0000

when are you going to reveal how much you make in additional income from your blog? …and how you attract advertisers, etc.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:32:35 +0000

Too late. I have to say, the new black one looks really good sitting in my entertainment center.

I’m not a big fan of eBay or Craigslist. Having to ship things or meeting up with people to exchange goods isn’t my cup of tea. My poor ER fund will just have to wait a bit longer.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 23:30:33 +0000

@UHNW – Yup, and it’s not always easy figuring that out. But in the past 10 years i’ve recognized when things keep popping in place it’s meant I’m doing good! Same with bad stuff too though, but at least I’m getting better at catching it ;)
@FrugalRichLife – Haha, no doubt about that. But if it’s going to help you for the rest of your career I’d be all about it! You’ll make it back and then some, plus opens so many more doors for you. I’d enroll in classes myself if I didn’t change my mind every other month ;)
@Techbud – Exactly.
@auntrapunewer – YES! And confidence is key! Love your name there btw :)
@MoneyMan @ FinancialOdyssey – I know, right? But it’s not like the past 2 years hasn’t brung us incredible lows though. With stocks, I say it’s an accomplishment just INVESTING in them. You’ll win some and lose some, but at least your money’s there working for you as best it can. I don’t have the patience for CDS and bonds, etc etc, too slow! :)
@J. Willy – Well good job my new friend! Glad you like the site too – holler anytime.
@Bobby – Haha… why don’t you just go on craigslist and get a used one?

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 01:03:12 +0000

Too funny.

My Xbox 360 just died on me. No warranty. Do I shell out another 300 bucks tomorrow and get a new one and put off my emergency fund a couple of more weeks or do I hold off on the 360?

I’ll go with the 360, the ER fund is done, but I want just a little bit more before I move it out of my checking account.

By: J. Willy

J. Willy — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 20:50:39 +0000

This post came at a great time. I recently had to bite the bullet and face the reality that I could not afford the ivy league school I was attending. Transferring to a state school in the spring. Now money is finding me. Thanks for this. great site.