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- jotate, on 10/10/2007, -3/+42In case the server goes down, let me copy and paste the article:
1. - 50. Don't spend money. - Benprofane, on 10/10/2007, -0/+30Don't have 6 kids.
- nublet, on 10/10/2007, -2/+15he said cable, as in cable tv. not internet. cutting off the internets is just cruel.
- SwissCamel, on 10/10/2007, -4/+16Don't spend the money when you're young and able to enjoy it! Save it.....
- lordmike, on 10/10/2007, -2/+13Get rid of the cell phone and use the pay phone? Yeah, right? If you can actually FIND a working pay phone within 25 miles of my suburban location near several shopping malls, give me a call... collect! I'll pay the charges... 'cos I'm convinced that it can't be done. One time, my dad (who only got a cell recently, thanks to me) was at the mall with me and wanted to call mom. Well, he didn't want to use my minutes, so he insisted on finding a pay phone. We found one.. it didn't work.. went all the way across the mall to find another one... not only didn't work, but took his quarter... went all the way across the mall to find another one.. someone had ripped the handset off the pay phone. Dad gave up and used my [phone. He's been a cell user ever since!
- soccerman90, on 10/10/2007, -2/+12For free condiments just go to a fast food place and take whatever you want. as long as you buy something first or dont let them see you, you could have ketchup for life
- DiggzDE, on 10/10/2007, -3/+12This guide should be renamed to "How to live your life without building any credit or equity." or "How to live cheap your entire life and still not have any money"
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9So when the big one hits you'll be living off ketchup and saltine packets?
- quisph, on 10/10/2007, -0/+8Wow, you really missed the point. If you spend less, you can work less and/or retire early. I'd much rather do that than work 70-hour weeks so that I can afford to buy a bunch of stuff I don't really need.
- pnarel, on 10/10/2007, -4/+12Depressing. No matter how much people argue that they enjoy their lives as cheapskates, it is a disgusting and tormenting characteristic to have. There is something very unattractive about a person that skimps and saves and takes desperate measures not to spend money.
I hate to over exaggerate this, but having been a cheapskate myself, it's almost like a disease. The more you save, the more you want to save-which is all fine and well until you realize you're wasting your life away trying not to spend money instead of enjoying it.
When I underwent the ironically painful transition of stressing savings less, I realized that money does not matter that much in the end. What does matter is how you live life and present yourself. For example, by dressing in rags you lose self-respect and the respect of others.
Successful people are never the ones that are too scared to use their money. No matter how much this guy saves, it doesn't compare to how his quality of life changes. I'm convinced he would make more money if he didn't put so much effort into saving money. What respectable company that offers a good salary is going to hire a man that shaves his head and wears shirts with holes in them in order to avoid spending money? In the end, the money he saves by shaving his head and making himself look like an idiot does not compare to how much money he could make if he remained presentable and put his efforts somewhere else.
I feel bad for the kids. Unless they share their dad's views exactly, they probably live in shame. - Arramol, on 10/10/2007, -0/+7You'd be amazed how many Americans could post that and be entirely sincere.
- homesickalien, on 10/10/2007, -5/+12Use bittorrent and save LOTS of money.
- inspecality, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6Guys, guys, you're both right.
- cespee, on 10/10/2007, -3/+9By saving all his life, this guy can afford a great coffin. Problem is, his kids won't inherit a house because he rented all his life.
- chicoer2001, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6Save money on groceries with dollar stores
- MindTrigger, on 10/10/2007, -3/+9Untill you are too old to really enjoy it? I'm not saying people shouldn't save, but don't waste your youth either for ***** sakes.
- Wavicle, on 10/10/2007, -1/+7Rent instead of buy your home? Is this for real? Even the "more in depth article" is full of cooked numbers. Hey, if you have an account that you can get an 8% year-over-year return, let me know. (yes, I'm well aware of the stock market) Seriously, that is a short term win for a long term loss. In 5 years when that house is $2000/month instead of $1495, then what? In 10 years when it is $2500, then what? If someone is renting a $425,000 house for $1,500/month, you should be suspicious.
- blitzer, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6Most people are penny wise and pound foolish. They save and save and save on small insignificant items. Then waste all their cash on the big purchases, without searching for good deals.
- quisph, on 10/10/2007, -2/+7Why do people think that spending money is the only way to enjoy their youth?
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5I think you've got it backwards. Most people literally throw pennies away when they get them. They might be thirsty and see a bottle of coke at the gas staition for a buck and say "it's only a buck". When it comes to big purchases, most people look for a good deal.
- IllBeBack, on 10/10/2007, -2/+7Don't buy anything you can't afford.
Wow, I would never have thought of that. It just sounds so crazy! - Amablue, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5My dad would sew his own shirts in college to save money.
- realclark, on 10/10/2007, -3/+8i save money by living in the jungle with monkeys
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -1/+6You've got to find a happy middle ground. You can't be stupid with money.. you need to save for "rainy days", retirement, kids going to college, future "big" expenses, etc...
But going overboard is just terrible. This guy does really sicken me. - MindTrigger, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5*****, buy your food to-go and they will throw more in the bag than you would ever grab yourself. My family keeps earthquake/disaster supplies, and we have more condiments then we willl ever need, and they were all given to us by the restaurant employees. We have never taken any of them ourselves. We have also saved a ton of those wrapped napkin, fork, salt , pepper packs too.
- Vodka2389, on 10/10/2007, -5/+953. Kill self
Saves you a ton of money right there. - thedragon4453, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Agreed with JCM. I think the better advice would be not to spend money needlessly and foolishly. A lot of people dont realize that buying that $4 latte on the way to work is actually costing them $80 a month, which could be better spent.
As for the kids thing, a couple of comments. First, hopefully you are raising your kids not to be so materialistic that they are obsessed with having expensive name brand everything. If your kids can give you no other answer other than "All my friends have it", they probably don't need it. My wife's sister has a daughter who she buys a new toy, outfit, or something for at least 3 times a week. Most of the toys end up at the bottom of the toy box, and the clothes at Goodwill. Of course, if she can't have the new toy when they go to the store, she will whine and cry about it, but we all know that she isn't going to play with it.
But, that said, I agree with you very much on how you present yourself. If you think for some reason that first impressions are not made solely on how you look, you are deluding yourself. - SaintStryfe, on 10/10/2007, -2/+5HA! You fatcats didn't finish your Plankton!
- schrutefan, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4"Stay healthy. Easier said than done, I know, but staying healthy can save you tons of money on doctor’s visits, hospital bills, and medicine over the long run. An ounce of prevention, and all that. Eat healthily, and exercise. Simple and effective."
Luckily I live in Canada. - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -3/+6Wash clothes less. Some people wear clothes and then wash them, but I’ve gotten into the habit of wearing my clothes more than once if they’re not really dirty. I use my nose as a test — I don’t want to wear clothes that smell, but most times the clothes are still perfectly clean. This saves on washing.
- This is good advice for a college student, but not for someone who wants to be a respectable adult. - jonfelder, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Except this is exactly what is happening in areas with ridiculous housing prices. Houses worth $500,000 in San Francisco rent for maybe $2000. There's nothing wrong with the houses, the market is broken. It makes absolutely no sense to buy a house in SF right now. Renting is by far the better value.
- Sixcolors, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2So many people know this and overspend anyway. *raises his hand*
- bdhughes, on 10/10/2007, -4/+6what good is money if you don't spend it? save it till i die and then have my kids spend it? screw that! i am going out in as much of a flourish as i can, without being in debt to anyone.
except mrs. visa, mr. mastercard and of course my sub-prime mortgage lender...
i remember some cheap guy on tv a few years back that actually took toilet paper rolls that were 2 ply, and he would separate them so he could have 2 rolls! now that is just *****! - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4Forgot:
51) Shut off your internet
52) Move to a cave. - IllBeBack, on 10/10/2007, -3/+5Not this again...
- cptshamrock, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3I agree this guy seems to think that your rent doesn't have built in interest (the building's mortgage), maintainence, and PROFIT for the landlord to take away. Renting is thus more expensive due to the fact that you're giving profit and building zero equity.
- kensavage, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4Some of these I wouldn't have even thought of. Nice!
- theonlymerry, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2My motto is 'Its not a bargain if you dont need it'
Served me alright... - Sixcolors, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Much of the article is about not spending money you don't have. Granted, being a full time student, this seems impossible or at least extremely difficult. However, there are ways to make cutbacks and not throw money into items I can't justify.
- Amablue, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2The hell? I didn't even double post. The second one wasn't here earlier. Digg's comments are messed up.
- bullsfan03, on 10/10/2007, -3/+551. Pirate movies, music, and video games. Don't spend money on something you can get free in minutes!
- MrSunshine, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2"...save LOTS of money."
...for the lawsuit coming up. - tanto, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2The idea behind frugal living isn't to do without. It is living without the things you don't need. It is getting rid of the clutter. It is using your money on things that really matter to you and your family. It empowers you to really appreciate the little things.
http://customerdataplus.com/blog/2007/08/29/frugal-living-is-all-in-the-attitude/ - Amablue, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Some of these are good ideas, some of these are common sense (don't spend a lot on candy? Who knew!) and some other ones seem like more trouble than they're worth. When I get out of college I hope to make enough money that I wouldn't have to worry about every penny and nickel I spend. I'd rather have the convenience of not having to worry to much about my spending. There's a cost to that convenience, but I think it's worth it.
- quisph, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2If you can live your life without NEEDING credit or equity, I don't see the problem.
- Amablue, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2The hell? I didn't even double post. The second one wasn't here earlier. Digg's comments are messed up.
- morningmatters, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4The easiest way to save money is to be addicted to World of Warcraft.
- Amablue, on 10/10/2007, -2/+3My dad would sew his own shirts in college to save money.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -3/+4Enjoy flipping a coin for who gets to take the car to work, eating alone while the rest of the office goes out for lunch, wearing the same clothes without washing... just being an overall drag to be around.
Someone offers you a pair of tickets to sunday's NFL game at a quarter of the price because they're on vacation and don't want their season tickets going to waste??? "nah, I'll just watch the game on my 19 inch TV and snack on some pretzels and carrot sticks. I hope it doesn't rain, sometimes my antennae doesn't get good reception for that station when it's cloudy" - ChildeRoland420, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I'm tempted to reply to you in double just for the comedy...
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