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03-22-2007, 06:38 PM #1Registered User
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Catch Me, Ladies, I'm Gonna Faint!
So here's the story:
was never a spendthrift -- generally he's pretty good about being frugal and helping me out. But he and I are both way too impulsive. At any time, we'll both say, "Let's go out to eat" or "Let's go see that movie" or something else. But truth be told, we can't really afford it.
Well, enter "Rich by Thirty" -- a little paperback picked up at the bookstore when I went in to buy my copy of "The Secret". Now he's all about saving money. He's talking about when <i>we</i> have a house, and when <i>we</i> can start saving for our retirement, and when <i>we</i> can begin thinking about travelling. It's fantastic! I am so happy.
In a sense, I can attribute it to the power of attraction -- I asked him to look into setting up a budget and stuff before, and he wasn't keen on the idea. Three months later, he is ready and we can begin looking at our financial future with a broader scope than just the end of the month. That's a great feeling.
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03-22-2007, 06:49 PM #2Registered User
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OMG arent u lucky, but if you want to faint go ahead, I will try my best to catch you, lol
I would faint too, my DH would never ever be talking like that so congrats to you!
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03-22-2007, 07:24 PM #3Registered User
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Good for ya'll for getting on the same page concerning finances.
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03-22-2007, 07:31 PM #4Registered User
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Good for you! And for him! Starting early can make a HUGE difference.
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Are your practicing the power of attraction? I am and I can see it. I think some of the ladies on my other board think Im nuts but "the secret" works.
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03-22-2007, 08:37 PM #6Registered User
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That is so awesome!! Good for you! I wish some of that could rub off on my "spendthrift" hubby! He has come a long way since I met him though. Wore him down some over time, LOL!
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03-22-2007, 08:41 PM #7Registered User
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Awesome!! Makes it sooo much easier for you.
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and wife to Mr. Wonderful
"A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around." --Carolyn Birmingham
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03-22-2007, 08:47 PM #8Registered User
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That's wonderful! I'm thrilled for you both.
~48 yr. old sahw, livin' it up in our empty nest, smack dab in the middle of everywhere.~
*We're debt freeeeeeeee! (including the house)*
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That's so awesome! Your sweetie sounds like such a wonderful guy!
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03-22-2007, 08:55 PM #10Super Moderator
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Woohoo! What comes around goes around. Reap your little heart out.
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03-22-2007, 08:58 PM #11Registered User
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Wow!! Very lucky woman, you are!
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Sounds like a real keeper. I'm glad your both so happy.
You hang on to him with both hands.
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That's wonderful! My fiance is trying to help keep our food budget close to $200 a month and he's getting better at looking for sales and deals now.
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You both will be so thankful, you took this step. CONGRATS!
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03-23-2007, 06:46 AM #15Moderator aka AmyBob
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SO exciting when everyone is on board!!!
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