Comments on: How to Deal with Frugal Naysayers http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/ A personal finance blog where we share insights on carefully saving money, investing, frugal living, coupons, promo codes because the little things matter in achieving financial freedom! Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:20:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Scott http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-23253 Scott Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:26:52 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-23253 I think spending in moderation is key! Money wont guarentee happiness, despite many people thinking to the contrary. Scott I think spending in moderation is key! Money wont guarentee happiness, despite many people thinking to the contrary.

Scott

]]> By: Sean http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-22577 Sean Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:35:57 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-22577 Our society is such that we view material wealth as true wealth, quite the contrary. I take pride in being thrifty but do spend on things like travel. Material wealth is fleeting. That new iPhone or SUV will be quickly outdated as new and better models are released. It's a constant game of leap frog where you are better off staying on the sidelines. Our society is such that we view material wealth as true wealth, quite the contrary. I take pride in being thrifty but do spend on things like travel. Material wealth is fleeting. That new iPhone or SUV will be quickly outdated as new and better models are released. It’s a constant game of leap frog where you are better off staying on the sidelines.

]]> By: John DeFlumeri Jr http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-22542 John DeFlumeri Jr Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:24:54 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-22542 Money is not the answer. After my wife died I spent money like an idiot for a while on things I thought I wanted. Few years later, I don't even remember what I bought. John DeFlumeri Jr Money is not the answer. After my wife died I spent money like an idiot for a while on things I thought I wanted. Few years later, I don’t even remember what I bought.

John DeFlumeri Jr

]]> By: Alan Spiegelman http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-22541 Alan Spiegelman Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:51:13 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-22541 Great post. It’s amazing how inner peace and a little soul searching can provide clarity when it comes to managing money. I agree that it can be tough to resist the temptation to “keep up with the Joneses,” but after the past 15 months, it appears that “frugality” is the new normal, at least for now. For me, I spend and save in a way that aligns with my values and my long-term goals, not someone else’s. Keep up the good work. And happy holidays to you! Great post. It’s amazing how inner peace and a little soul searching can provide clarity when it comes to managing money. I agree that it can be tough to resist the temptation to “keep up with the Joneses,” but after the past 15 months, it appears that “frugality” is the new normal, at least for now. For me, I spend and save in a way that aligns with my values and my long-term goals, not someone else’s. Keep up the good work. And happy holidays to you!

]]> By: Ken http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-22537 Ken Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:34:17 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-22537 Adults experience peer pressure just like teens. We have to know how that affects us. We have to know that saying 'no' to some thing means saying yes to something else. I'd rather say 'yes' to less debt. Good post! Adults experience peer pressure just like teens. We have to know how that affects us. We have to know that saying ‘no’ to some thing means saying yes to something else. I’d rather say ‘yes’ to less debt. Good post!

]]> By: CD phi http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-22535 CD phi Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:17:16 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-22535 Most people desire the luxury goods because they are status symbols. Because a guy has the new "it" Mercedes means he must be rich. Well, you never know because he may be in extreme debt and that car may be a lease. Buying something showy just for the sake of it is not worth the expenses. However, I do feel that if you would really like something nice, then go ahead and reward yourself if you've been pretty good with your budget this year. Most people desire the luxury goods because they are status symbols. Because a guy has the new “it” Mercedes means he must be rich. Well, you never know because he may be in extreme debt and that car may be a lease. Buying something showy just for the sake of it is not worth the expenses. However, I do feel that if you would really like something nice, then go ahead and reward yourself if you’ve been pretty good with your budget this year.

]]> By: MoneyNing http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-22532 MoneyNing Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:44:40 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-22532 The frugal gang over here definitely helped solidify my belief of the benefits of frugal living. I think before, I was just saving because I wanted to accumulate enough wealth to do what I wanted to do earlier in life, but now, the reason why I save is because I just don't see the need to spend. The frugal gang over here definitely helped solidify my belief of the benefits of frugal living.

I think before, I was just saving because I wanted to accumulate enough wealth to do what I wanted to do earlier in life, but now, the reason why I save is because I just don’t see the need to spend.

]]> By: MoneyNing http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-22531 MoneyNing Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:12:56 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-22531 I think most people are respectful enough to not say anything, but many will feel sorry for someone who drives a beater thinking that he/she cannot afford it. Perception matters, and it's important to straighten it out so that it doesn't affect you negatively. I think most people are respectful enough to not say anything, but many will feel sorry for someone who drives a beater thinking that he/she cannot afford it.

Perception matters, and it’s important to straighten it out so that it doesn’t affect you negatively.

]]> By: MoneyNing http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-22530 MoneyNing Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:03:17 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-22530 Being around successful people will definitely help. Another way to be strong is to know why you are doing what you are doing. Having that clear reason why you didn't get a bigger house (or buy a new car) will go a long way. Being around successful people will definitely help. Another way to be strong is to know why you are doing what you are doing. Having that clear reason why you didn’t get a bigger house (or buy a new car) will go a long way.

]]> By: marci http://moneyning.com/frugality/how-to-deal-with-frugal-naysayers/comment-page-1/#comment-22529 marci Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:56:19 +0000 http://moneyning.com/?p=4279#comment-22529 I see an even bigger shift in your frugal attitude this past year - a good one! Maybe you are letting the more frugal of us, and our reasons, also influence you :) Or you are becoming more settled in to your own feelings now :) Merry Christmas! I see an even bigger shift in your frugal attitude this past year – a good one!
Maybe you are letting the more frugal of us, and our reasons, also influence you :) Or you are becoming more settled in to your own feelings now :) Merry Christmas!

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