Comments for Counting Pennies http://countingpennies.today.com living on less and enjoying the ride Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:09:32 +0000 http://www.today.com/version-2.3.1 Comment on Throwing Money Away by halahblue http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/10/throwing-money-away/#comment-54 halahblue Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:51:20 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/10/throwing-money-away/#comment-54 I am a total tight wad, but my fiances likes to splurge. He has gotten better in the last few years (maturity I guess), but he is still the $70 jeans-wearer and I am the $20 jeans-wearer. I have to say though, I understand it's harder for him. I have always been a tight wad (I got $100 when I made my first communion at age 8 - I still had it when I was 10). He went from spending his entire paycheck on purchases to having me running our finances. It's been an interesting adjustment period. Your post helped me realize though that when he gets a little out of control once in a while, it wasn't necessarily a conscious decision. I am a total tight wad, but my fiances likes to splurge. He has gotten better in the last few years (maturity I guess), but he is still the $70 jeans-wearer and I am the $20 jeans-wearer.

I have to say though, I understand it’s harder for him. I have always been a tight wad (I got $100 when I made my first communion at age 8 - I still had it when I was 10). He went from spending his entire paycheck on purchases to having me running our finances.

It’s been an interesting adjustment period. Your post helped me realize though that when he gets a little out of control once in a while, it wasn’t necessarily a conscious decision.

]]> Comment on Throwing Money Away by aukxsona http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/10/throwing-money-away/#comment-53 aukxsona Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:11:47 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/10/throwing-money-away/#comment-53 I was in the same position as you and did the same thing. Don't feel bad. The only difference is I only brought what i felt comfortable with "throwing away". 20 bucks. I was in the same position as you and did the same thing. Don’t feel bad. The only difference is I only brought what i felt comfortable with “throwing away”. 20 bucks.

]]> Comment on Throwing Money Away by dibocc http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/10/throwing-money-away/#comment-52 dibocc Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:01:29 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/10/throwing-money-away/#comment-52 Thanks. I struggled with the idea of sharing this here because it feels like something really personal, but it’s also something I feel I’m not alone in. It’s not that gambling is a problem for me (I do that maybe once or twice a year), but it’s the idea that I may be putting myself in a bad position by doing things that damage my future. I hope that putting this out there helps make me more aware of what I’m doing and helps me get back in track. Thanks. I struggled with the idea of sharing this here because it feels like something really personal, but it’s also something I feel I’m not alone in. It’s not that gambling is a problem for me (I do that maybe once or twice a year), but it’s the idea that I may be putting myself in a bad position by doing things that damage my future. I hope that putting this out there helps make me more aware of what I’m doing and helps me get back in track.

]]> Comment on Throwing Money Away by justathought http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/10/throwing-money-away/#comment-51 justathought Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:45:21 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/10/throwing-money-away/#comment-51 I know what you mean. I have been thinking this week about similar spending issues. In today's economy we all have to tighten the purse strings a little more. The first step is admitting you have a problem. The next is doing something about it. . .I wish you luck on step two. I know what you mean. I have been thinking this week about similar spending issues. In today’s economy we all have to tighten the purse strings a little more. The first step is admitting you have a problem. The next is doing something about it. . .I wish you luck on step two.

]]> Comment on When “Free” Becomes “Stolen” by keyster94 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/02/when-%e2%80%9cfree%e2%80%9d-becomes-%e2%80%9cstolen%e2%80%9d/#comment-50 keyster94 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:13:15 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/02/when-%e2%80%9cfree%e2%80%9d-becomes-%e2%80%9cstolen%e2%80%9d/#comment-50 the only things I've taken from work were little things like paper clips that I had holding together envelopes to be mailed for them and a highlighter....the one was just because I had them to mail and forgot to bring in the next day. the other I borrowed to use for something at home and forgot to take back. That's it...I do know people that supply their homes with supplies from the office....I'd feel too guilty! ~Kelly http://www.30somethingandsearching.today.com/ the only things I’ve taken from work were little things like paper clips that I had holding together envelopes to be mailed for them and a highlighter….the one was just because I had them to mail and forgot to bring in the next day. the other I borrowed to use for something at home and forgot to take back. That’s it…I do know people that supply their homes with supplies from the office….I’d feel too guilty!
~Kelly
http://www.30somethingandsearching.today.com/

]]> Comment on When “Free” Becomes “Stolen” by simplywriting http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/02/when-%e2%80%9cfree%e2%80%9d-becomes-%e2%80%9cstolen%e2%80%9d/#comment-49 simplywriting Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:18:54 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/08/02/when-%e2%80%9cfree%e2%80%9d-becomes-%e2%80%9cstolen%e2%80%9d/#comment-49 lol this post made me giggle. I am notorious for walking away ACCIDENTALLY with all sorts of things. Except I'm also the same gal that will bring them right back or purchase a whole pack of pens for my doctors office because I accidentally walked away with one. hehe Hey, you've been tagged. Visit my blog for more info :) lol this post made me giggle. I am notorious for walking away ACCIDENTALLY with all sorts of things. Except I’m also the same gal that will bring them right back or purchase a whole pack of pens for my doctors office because I accidentally walked away with one. hehe

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]]> Comment on where’s my money? by cashmonkies http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/07/29/wheres-my-money/#comment-48 cashmonkies Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:07:00 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/07/29/wheres-my-money/#comment-48 Sounds cool. I cant wait to see the results of this one. Sounds cool. I cant wait to see the results of this one.

]]> Comment on Things We Think We Cannot Live Without by natalie http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/07/19/things-we-think-we-cannot-live-without/#comment-46 natalie Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:29:36 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/07/19/things-we-think-we-cannot-live-without/#comment-46 No you are not the only one...I use my microwave every day even if it is to just thaw things out for dinner...or pop popcorn for the kids. Mine went out about 2 years ago with a big spark at the wall lol Couldn't replace it because we didn't have the money...my husband knew how much I missed having one so he got me one for mothers day:) Oh and Cell phone is another one:) I don't use it but have to have it just in case. No you are not the only one…I use my microwave every day even if it is to just thaw things out for dinner…or pop popcorn for the kids. Mine went out about 2 years ago with a big spark at the wall lol Couldn’t replace it because we didn’t have the money…my husband knew how much I missed having one so he got me one for mothers day:) Oh and Cell phone is another one:) I don’t use it but have to have it just in case.

]]> Comment on how to spend a million by dibocc http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/07/21/how-to-spend-a-million/#comment-45 dibocc Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:00:49 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/07/21/how-to-spend-a-million/#comment-45 Isn't it incredible, though? Great way to spend a million, if you ask me. Isn’t it incredible, though? Great way to spend a million, if you ask me.

]]> Comment on how to spend a million by Kathleen http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/07/21/how-to-spend-a-million/#comment-44 Kathleen Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:46 +0000 http://countingpennies.today.com/2008/07/21/how-to-spend-a-million/#comment-44 Oh man. Better not let my husband see this one. He has enough ways to spend a million. ;) Oh man. Better not let my husband see this one. He has enough ways to spend a million. ;)

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