Comments on: Are Your Money Matters a Bunch of Lies?

By: Hartley

Hartley — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:37:21 +0000

Would like to talk about getting clarity on your financial situation. That’s what my business helps people do.

By: Allan @ Rich Money Habits

Allan @ Rich Money Habits — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:46:33 +0000

Good point. The hard thing is figuring out which of the statements you say are lies and which are not…and the only way to find out is to figure out for yourself by learning more about money.

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:38:24 +0000

I thought it helped with the tone of the post, but point noted. I don’t think it was really necessary.

Setting a good example for your children is definitely well worth the 5 minutes or so each day that it takes! Keep us updated about how it’s working out and thanks for the continual support!

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:37:01 +0000

Not buying on impulse helps me quite a bit. 99% of the time, if I just wait a week or two, I won’t want to buy it anymore. Maybe you can try that too.

By: FinanceDad

FinanceDad — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:50:42 +0000

It’s too easy to lie to yourself. But you have to live with the consequences.

By: CD Rates Blog

CD Rates Blog — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:08:33 +0000

David,

I haven’t commented recently. Although I enjoyed most of what you wrote, I just hope future postings won’t be sprinkled with foul language.

I too found a budget very helpful. Got away from it over the last couple of years, but am certainly coming to end of the month, wondering where it all went. So a good reminder to do it again. Especially given that I’m in those years when my children are moving to young adulthood and need the training as well.

As always, thanks for what you do.
cd :O)

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:34:10 +0000

Wow! A bit of fiestiness, I must say. Keep it up!!

By: Cd Phi

Cd Phi — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:33:49 +0000

There’s no point in lying to yourself. I know I’m one of those who need to start saving…Although I may sometimes feel like I deserve a reward for working hard, I’ll just re-evaluate what I want and maybe I won’t have the urge to get it anymore…

By: MoneyNing

MoneyNing — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:29:14 +0000

Great to hear that you started a budget! It’s amazing how much more money people can save by just writing small expenses down.

As to stock picking, I suggest index funds. It might not be the absolute best way to invest in terms of returns on your money, but it’s definitely one of the safest and it’s truly good enough.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:57:25 +0000

Nice refreshing piece! I definitely need to start being a little more honest with myself.