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Re: 10 Lies that got you (and keep you) in credit card debt

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:53:25 -0000

Many of these were favorite expressions of my ex-wife . . . anything to rationalize, justify, and self-deceive . . .

Re: Jim Cramer’s Latest Feud

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:56:06 -0000

Entertainer vs. ivory tower . . . who knows.

My feeling is we are strarting to see the light at the end of the tunnel (I am seeing movement in real estate, car sales, people returning to spending, and the markets settling down), but we are 6-12 months from emerging from this problem-- it can't be rushed.

Re: Why Don’t Businesses Want My Money?

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:24:06 -0000

David, Have you considered a houseboat to solve your problem? Just kidding . . .

Contractors are hit or miss. I ran a home improvement business as a sideline several years ago and I found I got plenty of repeat business and referrals because people liked that I did things:

Showed up on time
Did what I said I would do
I was honest

Seems like common sense-- doesn't it?

Re: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Billionaires

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:18:59 -0000

Good post-- I saw this report too. I am always amazed by the commonalities of certain groups of people, However, I sometimes wonder if the reason for their success lies elsewhere . . . on a more individual level perhaps, because many other people have these traits, but lack the big bucks.

Re: What Would Kitteh Do? 23 Money Lessons from LOL Cats

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:07:26 -0000

I am highly allergic to cats, but this is funny and informative . . . ah-chew!

Re: Under 35? The Economy is an Opportunity!

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:10:42 -0000

I couldn't agree with this post more . . .

There are oportunities in the stock market, the home market, and the car market to name but a few opportunities . . .

Re: Mythbustin’ the Economy

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:41:37 -0000

As I was reading this post all I could think is: "The more things change, the more they stay the same . . . " and then I read your take . . . Vulcan Mind Meld!

When the dust clears-- everything old, will be new again . . .

Re: Get Out of Debt! - March Update

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:35:24 -0000

David-- Don't get discouraged . . . it is a battle of inches.

Check out this video from the movie, Any Given Sunday . . . You will understand.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Re: Retirement at 40? It’s Possible - But at What Cost?

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 07:45:40 -0000

Just goes to show you anything is possible . . .

The two questions you need to ask:
1) What are you prepared to do?
2) What are you willing to sacrifice?

Re: Check out my guest post on DIY Home Improvement

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:00:36 -0000

Solid tips! There is nothing like the rush of a job well done by you and you alone!

Re: Facebook Can Get You Fired

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:59:07 -0000

Not the sharpest tools in the shed , , ,

I tell people al the time, "I'm not paranoid-- I am just a privacy nut . . . "

Re: 20 Questions with Ramit Sethi - Founder and Author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:31:49 -0000

David-- very interesting approach. Sometimes it never hurts to ask . . .

Re: Paying it Forward, Everyday

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 08:06:06 -0000

@Anonymous Sometimes, we mere mortals make mistakes, but appreciate being corrected in private. A more tactful approach would have been to send a private email . . . just my two cents! I guess that's my pet peeve . . .

Re: Paying it Forward, Everyday

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:16:47 -0000

People often say God keeps score . . .

Re: Ten Tips for Young Investors in Tough Times

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:31:04 -0000

Solid advice for investors young and old . . .

Re: Are You Honest With Your Money? Yourself?

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:50:00 -0000

Admission is the first step to recovery . . .

It is never too late to start, but it is better to start sooner than later . . .

Re: Canned Goods and Condoms - What are People Still Buying?

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:26:02 -0000

Nice post! I hate to be the cynic, but this whole eating at home thing (I love eating at home) will blow over in a few months as people start to forget the lessons learned . . .

Re: Don’t Fall for the Laziness Tax

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:22:02 -0000

Great post! I just copied the url into this week's Noteworthy Blog Posts-- to be posted Saturday.

There are dozens of Laziness Taxes out there!

As for the FSA-- I love it. It has saved me a boatload so far this year. The real beauty is my provider gives you a debit card-- paperwork problem solved!

Re: What’s in your Wallet?

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:36:07 -0000

Funny you posted this-- I looked at my wallet today and thought of Castanza's wallet! Time to clean it out again.

Re: 26 Tips for Surviving Your First Job

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:40:24 -0000

Great tips. Read it, learn it, live it!

I will say some events do call for the violation of rule #4 . . . just kidding!

Re: 100th Post Extravaganza!

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:34:26 -0000

David,

Congrats on the milestone. I love hitting my own milestones, I will be hitting number 450 soon.

Also, thanks for destroying my weekend-- that's how long it will take to go through all those great links above . . . .

Re: Get Out of Debt! - February Update

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:26:56 -0000

Outstanding! Keep going!

My tax refund is already allocated to paying things off-- I love writing "Goodbye forever checks"!

Re: The Escalator Not Taken

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:10:36 -0000

The contarian approach also changes your view. When I was newly single again years ago, I used to go walking/jogging at a park near the town beach and I would go counterclockwise while everyone went clockwise. I did it for two reasons: 1) I didn't get boxed in and could move at my pace and 2) I am a people watcher-- at the time I was more focus on the girl people watching. It was much easier to look at, smile at, and meet girls going my way . . .

Re: Fear and Loathing on Main Street

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:19:56 -0000

The mainstream media is only interested in selling papers and ad time-- they sensationalizing everything! A real bad place to get information . . .

Re: What Would Mario Do? 9 Money Lessons from Super Mario Brothers

DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:57:50 -0000

David-- I lke your approach to learning from obscure places. Check out my post on this, http://divorceddadfrugaldad...