Comments on: 2010 Financial Resolutions

By: Carnival of Personal Finance #239 – Hot Money Trends of 2010 Edition | Darwin's Finance

Mon, 10 May 2010 21:53:58 +0000

[...] from Money Relationship presents 2010 Financial Resolutions, and says, “I am giving everyone permission to call me a liar if I don’t hit these [...]

By: Suzanne in Japan

Suzanne in Japan — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:13:30 +0000

I am in complete agreement with you about the family debt. When my husband died unexpectedly some years ago, it was an instant reversal of fortune, which left me resorting to what I thought I would never do– borrowing about $5,000 from a family member. Because my husband did not live through the entire month (died on Nov 28th) I had to return his social security disability and retired Army checks. The Army gave his final check to his exwife (he forgot to change the beneficiary). He would have died again had he been aware of this. But that’s how life is sometimes. The unexpected causes us to do the unanticipated. Needless to say, I dug out of that mess as fast as a grieving widow could and I paid it off the first chance I got. Some 15 years later, I still tell that person my appreciation for helping me during my time of need and you know I’m right there to support their kids in anyway I can. So don’t worry about hard feelings now, just look to the future when you can remind them of the time they made a difference in your life. It will put a smile on their face. People give for a reason– it makes them feel good to help and they just want to feel appreciated. So just think of all the kind words you’ll lavish on them one day when it is finally paid and you’re on your feet again. They’ll feel a bit of pride for helping out — surely that and the repayment will be enough.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:53:53 +0000

Welcome! I hope you find following our journey is worth you time.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:52:52 +0000

Yeah, if this job interview doesn’t work out, I may be delivering pizzas during the week. Hey, if it means I will be with my wife then I will do it!

By: WellHeeled

WellHeeled — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:02:16 +0000

Hi Adam! I’m a new reader who was introduced to your blog by Bucksome Boomer.

Good luck on your resolutions – must be tough to be separated from your family during the week. Best of luck with the job.

By: Carnival of Personal Finance #239 – Hot Money Trends of 2010 Edition | HighYields.com

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:24:41 +0000

[...] from Money Relationship presents 2010 Financial Resolutions, and says, “I am giving everyone permission to call me a liar if I don’t hit these [...]

By: Ryan @ Planting Dollars

Ryan @ Planting Dollars — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:41:19 +0000

Best of luck in your goals for 2010, especially moving back home so you can be closer to your wife. I had some friends who went through that same situation and they became a lot happier once they were together more. Even if you don’t get the job you mentioned in your post it might be best to take something nearby even if it pays less simply for the intangible benefits.
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By: Handling Two Financial Houses | Frugal Dad

Handling Two Financial Houses | Frugal Dad — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:11:21 +0000

[...] This article is by Adam from Money Relationship. You should really check out his 2010 financial resolutions. [...]

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:41:53 +0000

I can see where you are coming from Stacy. We are both in very stable jobs and we feel good enough about our finances to get rid of the family loan first.

Thanks for you thoughts!

By: Forest

Forest — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:36:24 +0000

I like these goals, very focused and well laid out.

My goals are a little less solid due to a messy financial state that is quickly coming under control… so maybe I will put down some solid goals in feb.

Looking forward to following along this year.
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