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Marie McKinney-Oates
There's an interesting conversation going on about whether or not it's wise for a couple to merge their finances. It seems like most people agree to keep things relatively separate, but I'm wondering what happens when things get tight? Like someone loses a job or makes consistently poor financial decisions? Do you begin a borrower/lender relationship? Do just tell your partner they're screwed? I mean, any setup works great when there's money in the bank, but what happens when funds get low?
78 weeks ago from Personal Finance and Power Couples
John Pollock:
Steph: If we had had the ability to sock away a 6-12 month emergency fund we wouldn't be in this mess. It's precisely because we were living ...MoreSteph: If we had had the ability to sock away a 6-12 month emergency fund we wouldn't be in this mess. It's precisely because we were living hand-to-mouth that my wife says is the primary reason why she left. (Which of course is logically absurd -- she and I and our kids are now way worse off financially and all of our lifestyles have taken a huge hit.)
78 weeks ago
78 weeks ago
Steph Bruno:
John, I acknowledge that it is difficult to save the money for the emergency fund. Hopefully your story can be an inspiration for those who do ...MoreJohn, I acknowledge that it is difficult to save the money for the emergency fund. Hopefully your story can be an inspiration for those who do have the ability to save to give up some personal spending now to prevent a situation like this down the road. I agree that supporting two households on the same income will only make the situation worse.
78 weeks ago
78 weeks ago
Meghan Skiff
Hey guys..let's get this book club going again! There are so many great things out there right now. Post your suggestions on what we should tackle next by Friday and we'll come up with a selection and move forward! Anyone interested?
96 weeks ago from Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club and Book Shelf
Jessica Bahr and Meghan Skiff recommended this
Stephanie Springer:
Great choice! I read it quite some time ago but this is a great excuse to reread it since it is timeless.
94 weeks ago
94 weeks ago
Meghan Skiff:
Ready to discuss? Starting a new feed above to house the commentary on How to Win Friends and Influence People.
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Jennifer Peeler
I Just finished the redesign for http://www.augustturak.com. Launching the beta site is a great step forward for our team, and we are looking forward to the results that will come from becoming more intelligently present on the web. I would love to hear some feedback about the beta and anything we should do next from anyone and everyone. Thanks in advance
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joined the groups Green and Environmental industries and Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club
96 weeks ago
Stanley Lee
I personally want to blog and discover about the topic about a possibly cliche topic: knowledge is power. Conventionally, power is measured by the amount of material and time wealth, in addition to the level of influence. I think as we head into the information age, knowledge is a new currency of power. What do you think about this? Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Peeler recommended this
Ashley Ambirge:
Love this discussion. I agree with paulmacp in that knowledge is powerful only when you do something with it. In that sense, it's like a tool. ...MoreLove this discussion. I agree with paulmacp in that knowledge is powerful only when you do something with it. In that sense, it's like a tool. While you can store the tools in the tool shed, they aren't useful until you put them to work. Ha, too lame of an analogy? :)
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Jennifer Peeler:
Knowledge is more than just a tool, knowledge has inherent power within itself to change perspective and point of view. For example, when you go ...MoreKnowledge is more than just a tool, knowledge has inherent power within itself to change perspective and point of view. For example, when you go from seeing yourself as someone who needs to make good grades, then money, then family to someone who is part of a web of people on this planet who needs to make things happen in a good and helpful way, what has really changed? The point of view that you see from. What transformed that? Your self knowledge. More than any other "objective" thing, knowledge has power.
107 weeks ago
107 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
I want get feedback on an idea I have
I think a lot of high school and college grads are at a real disadvantage when they enter the real world. School ignores so many practical skills and doesn't push students to be remarkable.
I'd like to set up some kind of school, workshop or program that gives students the information, resources and motivation to be remarkable people. Which in turn will hopefully lead to better people and employees.
Thoughts. Criticism. Business partners???
107 weeks ago from Upstarts!, Personal Development, Untemplater and Brazen Undergrads2 more
Melissa Breau, Lindsey Donner and Ty Unglebower recommended this
Danver Chandler:
@Andrew:
#5 - You said you'd elaborate on "getting away" (i.e. separating to converse with those who are 'on your level'). I think you've made ...More@Andrew:
#5 - You said you'd elaborate on "getting away" (i.e. separating to converse with those who are 'on your level'). I think you've made your point clearer, but since you stated that I assumed you'd elaborate.
106 weeks ago
#5 - You said you'd elaborate on "getting away" (i.e. separating to converse with those who are 'on your level'). I think you've made ...More@Andrew:
#5 - You said you'd elaborate on "getting away" (i.e. separating to converse with those who are 'on your level'). I think you've made your point clearer, but since you stated that I assumed you'd elaborate.
106 weeks ago
Andrew Hill:
Oh yeah for sure, I'm going to actually sleep tonight but tomorrow I'll elaborate I think it is key to keep on going at a crazy goal or to just ...MoreOh yeah for sure, I'm going to actually sleep tonight but tomorrow I'll elaborate I think it is key to keep on going at a crazy goal or to just enjoy what you have at whatever school you're at more.
106 weeks ago
106 weeks ago
Jennifer Peeler
Is loving the new youtube video layout, thanks #google
Jennifer Peeler
Guess the QotD? "A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort."
Jennifer Peeler
QotD, who? "The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience."
Jennifer Peeler
has decided to do a Quote of the Day thing. For personal and societal thought and action expansion!
Today's quote:
Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. - George Bernard Shaw
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