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- Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:17 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Day Care / Child Care - Discussion
- Replies: 39
- Views: 3912
Re: Day Care / Child Care - Discussion
I have a discounted daycare rate through work. It is about half the going rate in this area. Yay. We did not like the in-home daycare feel because there was a lot of TV being the caregiver and I did not feel comfortable with that. In the center, there is not even a television in the room with the children. They also have an indoor gym for when it is cold/rainy outside so the kids can run around. I like the socialization aspect of the center my kids go to, too. My kids did not start daycare until they were 6 months old. The $5000 FSA is a joke, but it saves us a few bucks. I was not into a nanny as I had some colleagues with children who had socialization issues especially if it was one child with a nanny. There are varying levels of centers...
- Fri Feb 03, 2012 9:17 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Have you ever actually used Paypal to pay a pal?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 4187
Re: Have you ever actually used Paypal to pay a pal?
I use it between friends when I am doing large group orders so people do not have to take time off work or work around their busy schedule to meet with me twice.
I also have paid people who do group amusement park ticket orders in the area so I do not have to drive 1/2 hour out of my way to meet them. I also add on enough for postage so they can dump it in the mail without me having to run out to the middle of nowhere to meet up with them if we do not have plans that week.
I have also used paypal to do pre-orders from crafty friends.
I also have paid people who do group amusement park ticket orders in the area so I do not have to drive 1/2 hour out of my way to meet them. I also add on enough for postage so they can dump it in the mail without me having to run out to the middle of nowhere to meet up with them if we do not have plans that week.
I have also used paypal to do pre-orders from crafty friends.
- Thu Feb 02, 2012 8:53 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Why do people think different when buying housing?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 7112
Re: Why do people think different when buying housing?
No house yet but here's what I'm looking for: -Sidewalks (at least 3-6 miles so I can run on without much worry) -Low traffic -3-5 miles from a major highway or highways -3-7 miles from shopping area -1-5 miles from schools/parks -Not in a thoroughfare style area or neighborhood with pinch point entry/exit points -No pool -No alley -Not on the bottom of a hill Those were some of our criteria in addition to good schools. When we were looking at a house, we also sorted houses in the area we wanted to live in by price per square foot, which I felt was a better indicator than overall price. Interestingly enough, the houses that were in the top 10 also happened to be some of the more expensive houses. So we narrowed it down to houses under a pr...
- Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:39 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Do you hold your age in bonds?
- Replies: 133
- Views: 11328
Re: Do you hold your age in bonds?
I've been working my way there.
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 1:40 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3684
Re: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
airahcaz -- I understand. We have 3 cars, but my mom only lives with us for a total of 6 months a year, give or take. I like to drive the civic to keep a low profile when I am doing charity work or running errands.airahcaz wrote:A loaded AWD Limited with premium entertainment and nav package for 34k (which lists at 46k) new.Liquid wrote:At what cost?airahcaz wrote:Folks,
We got a 2011 Toyota Sienna AWD with 5000 miles.
@julie, I hear you - my inside voice just trying to justify my long term purchase. Then again, we're going from a rear wheel sedan that I've owned for over a decade.
The Sienna is a great choice, BTW.
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:36 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Cubicle talk
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3895
Re: The perils of the "cubicle investor"
The cubicle investors (TM) attitudes are promulgated by the authoritative advice they encounter throughout the day, day-in and day-out. 1. "Sell your losers!" Without any specific guidance, is not it clear that "losers" are the stocks that have declined? 2. "These stocks/sectors/commodities are posed for a rise!" Usually such pronouncements are made after that above-mentioned stocks, sectors or commodities have already risen. Usually, have risen a lot. One has to sell something -- losers! -- to have money for the prospective winners. 3. Treat stocks as cars. The old car is a loser. It was purchased high, it is sold low, that's life. This car metaphor of the cubicle investors' attitude to stocks is much more pr...
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:32 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3684
Re: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
airahcaz-- I have no problem with those who "want" a SUV. But to justify it by saying that there's no way one could fit 3 car seats across is not a defendable excuse. In my second link, the infant seat that is portable is on the passenger side so it is easily removed from the base. In the case of my friend who did not buy a minivan until child #4, the main deciding factor was a distinct lack of funds. She was a single mom whose mother provided childcare. All 4 children had the same father, but he did not stick around much other than to impregnate her and leave. For what it's worth, my children are 18 months apart and sit within touching distance in the back of my Civic. I have not had a problem with them bothering each other. We a...
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:02 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Does the cruise ship sinking make you reconsider cruising?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5617
Re: Does the cruise ship sinking make you reconsider cruisin
I have cruised in the past and will continue to do so. One isolated incident has no bearing on my future plans.
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:01 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Cubicle talk
- Replies: 36
- Views: 3895
Re: Cubicle talk
That sounds like a conversation I had with my (retired) father.
Dad: The market is doing really bad lately. I've been losing a lot of money, but I've figured out a way to beat it.
Me: So what have you been doing?
Dad: I sold the bad stocks for good ones.
Me: so... you sold the stocks that went down in value for the ones that were rising in value?
Dad: Yes. Why didn't anyone else think of that?
Me: *facepalm* sure...
Thank goodness their investment account is just something for my dad to get his gambling addiction out of his blood and not something they depend on.
Dad: The market is doing really bad lately. I've been losing a lot of money, but I've figured out a way to beat it.
Me: So what have you been doing?
Dad: I sold the bad stocks for good ones.
Me: so... you sold the stocks that went down in value for the ones that were rising in value?
Dad: Yes. Why didn't anyone else think of that?
Me: *facepalm* sure...
Thank goodness their investment account is just something for my dad to get his gambling addiction out of his blood and not something they depend on.
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:56 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Time to overweigh International?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5304
Re: Time to overweigh International?
No. I have been investing 30% of my portfolio in International since I started. I'm holding steady at this point.
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 9:37 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3684
Re: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
Folks, We got a 2011 Toyota Sienna AWD with 5000 miles. Congrats. I've been following this thread. We are a 3 car family. I have an AWD sedan, but I classify it as a want vs. need. My Honda Civic fits 2 carseats (recently 2 rearfacing carseats!) and 2 adults fine. It also drives OK in the snow as long as I don't drive too aggressively. I drove it around for a winter in Detroit and had no issues. It's debatable for 2 kids. It's inevitable if planning for 3. Not exactly. I have seen people put 3 across in the back seat of different sedans. I even had a friend who went from a sedan to a van only when she had her 4th child. I would say not a civic but a sedan is debatable for 3 kids, and inevitable for 4 children under the age of 10. It is not...
- Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:07 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3684
Re: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
Folks, We got a 2011 Toyota Sienna AWD with 5000 miles. Congrats. I've been following this thread. We are a 3 car family. I have an AWD sedan, but I classify it as a want vs. need. My Honda Civic fits 2 carseats (recently 2 rearfacing carseats!) and 2 adults fine. It also drives OK in the snow as long as I don't drive too aggressively. I drove it around for a winter in Detroit and had no issues. It's debatable for 2 kids. It's inevitable if planning for 3. Not exactly. I have seen people put 3 across in the back seat of different sedans. I even had a friend who went from a sedan to a van only when she had her 4th child. I would say not a civic but a sedan is debatable for 3 kids, and inevitable for 4 children under the age of 10.
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:39 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3684
Re: Justifying 2007 Acura MDX purchase
Congrats. I've been following this thread.airahcaz wrote:Folks,
We got a 2011 Toyota Sienna AWD with 5000 miles.
We are a 3 car family. I have an AWD sedan, but I classify it as a want vs. need. My Honda Civic fits 2 carseats (recently 2 rearfacing carseats!) and 2 adults fine. It also drives OK in the snow as long as I don't drive too aggressively. I drove it around for a winter in Detroit and had no issues.
- Sat Jan 21, 2012 12:13 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: What Percentage of your Gross Income for Housing & Auto?
- Replies: 87
- Views: 9874
Re: What Percentage of your Gross Income for Housing & Auto?
18.7% if we don't count the extra payments I make to the principal.
31.1% with the extra payments.
31.1% with the extra payments.
- Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:02 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Boglehead food cost Poll
- Replies: 85
- Views: 7285
Re: Boglehead food cost Poll
I think there are regional differences. I polled about 20+ of my friends in the area and found that they were in the thrifty to low-cost range. We just have a lot of options for cheaper fresh food in the area I live.
- Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:15 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Boglehead food cost Poll
- Replies: 85
- Views: 7285
Re: Boglehead food cost Poll
When I was a kid, I ate what my mother put on my plate. If I didn't want to eat it, I could sit there all night for all she cared. My kids got pretty much the same. Of course, we didn't serve peanuts to the one who was allergic to peanuts, but the rest of the family still get pb&j. Just serve them fish and let them sit. Bah humbug. OMG!! Did your mother really do that to her kids? And did you really do the same to your own kids? My mother had a large family to feed, and she usually had fish, red meat, white meat, different kinds of vegetables and carbs. We got to eat stuff we liked and ignored stuff we didn't like. Your mother may have had tons of time, but I don't have the time to cook 4 separate meals for my family for dinner. Unless...
- Thu Jan 19, 2012 6:42 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Boglehead food cost Poll
- Replies: 85
- Views: 7285
Re: Boglehead food cost Poll
We are in the "thrifty" category based on dollars.
I buy seafood, fresh vegetables/fruits, and mostly whatever I want. But we have a Chinese grocery store half hour away that I buy a lot of it from. I also try to not overfeed the family on meat. It seems to give one of my kids digestive issues so she is mostly vegetarian now. I also live by a lot of organic farms. Our meat is from an organic free-range, grass-fed farm about 1/2 hour away from our house.
I buy seafood, fresh vegetables/fruits, and mostly whatever I want. But we have a Chinese grocery store half hour away that I buy a lot of it from. I also try to not overfeed the family on meat. It seems to give one of my kids digestive issues so she is mostly vegetarian now. I also live by a lot of organic farms. Our meat is from an organic free-range, grass-fed farm about 1/2 hour away from our house.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:56 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Best Cell Phone Plan for unlimited everything - $30
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10657
Re: Best Cell Phone Plan for unlimited everything - $30
I put in 02113 for Boston, MA.
In bold red print, inside the descriptor of the top 4 phones, it says:
* Includes NET10 Unlimited Airtime Card (Unlimited Talk, Text, Web/Email, and calls to 411and 30 days of service) now only $30.00 (was $50.00)
* To continue to receive the special price of $30.00 a month for up to 12 months, on your Unlimited Plan you must enroll in Auto Refill on your Unlimited Plan at http://www.NET10.com within 25 days of activation.
WEB EXCLUSIVE - LIMITED TIME OFFER- WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
ETA: Unfortunately, it looks like it is not valid for the LG Optimus like it is in my area. Bummer.
In bold red print, inside the descriptor of the top 4 phones, it says:
* Includes NET10 Unlimited Airtime Card (Unlimited Talk, Text, Web/Email, and calls to 411and 30 days of service) now only $30.00 (was $50.00)
* To continue to receive the special price of $30.00 a month for up to 12 months, on your Unlimited Plan you must enroll in Auto Refill on your Unlimited Plan at http://www.NET10.com within 25 days of activation.
WEB EXCLUSIVE - LIMITED TIME OFFER- WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
ETA: Unfortunately, it looks like it is not valid for the LG Optimus like it is in my area. Bummer.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:26 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Best Cell Phone Plan for unlimited everything - $30
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10657
Re: Best Cell Phone Plan for unlimited everything - $30
Go here http://www.net10.com/e_store.jspejvyas wrote:link? It shows me $50 plan : https://www.net10.com/direct/Purchase?payGo=trueJULIE wrote:Net10 offers unlimited talk, text, web for $30 a month. They sell Android phones. No contract.
Put your zip code in, and make as if to buy a phone. You will see that if you buy a smartphone from net10 (which you would likely need to do anyways), they will give you a plan price of $30/month unlimited.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:07 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Best Cell Phone Plan for unlimited everything - $30
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10657
Re: Best Cell Phone Plan for unlimited everything - $30
Net10 offers unlimited talk, text, web for $30 a month. They sell Android phones. No contract.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 1:04 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: cut the land line with magicjack plus
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6299
Re: cut the land line with magicjack plus
My parents use it so they can make/receive calls to the US when they are in their other house, but it is far from reliable.
We just did away with the landline altogether and use our cells.
We just did away with the landline altogether and use our cells.
- Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:31 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Did you ever regret your career choice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6796
Re: Did you ever regret your career choice
Tim_in_GA -- That's very interesting. My BIL has a Bachelor's in Music and works as a software engineer today. It seems that his is not the only case of someone who enjoys/excels in music/art doing well in engineering.
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:54 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Who is your favorite classical composer?
- Replies: 156
- Views: 13347
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:51 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Need some advice on shredder
- Replies: 39
- Views: 4297
Re: Need some advise on shredder
I picked up a cross-cut shredder from staples for about $5 about 7 years ago. It still works, but I don't bother using shredders anymore. We have a giant incinerator at work for documents that need shredding and I'm too lazy to open everything so they will fit through the shredder without jamming it so into the flames they go.
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:48 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Did you ever regret your career choice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6796
Re: Did you ever regret your career choice
Ooh, that might be fun. But then I'd have to live in Nevada. :lolImperabo wrote:Ever thought of combining the two? There's definitely a demand.JULIE wrote:No. It was either be an engineer or a sex worker. I think engineer turned out ok for me.
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:31 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: Improved Net Worth by Age [and plot]
- Replies: 252
- Views: 50973
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:28 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Where are the best places to do a home ReFi right now?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2832
Re: Where are the best places to do a home ReFi right now?
Another vote for Amerisave here. The process was pretty painless.
As for credit score, try credit karma?
As for credit score, try credit karma?
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:27 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Did you ever regret your career choice
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6796
Re: Did you ever regret your career choice
No. It was either be an engineer or a sex worker. I think engineer turned out ok for me.
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:05 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Sherlock - BBC series on Holmes set in 21st Century
- Replies: 67
- Views: 7732
Re: Sherlock - BBC series on Holmes set in 21st Century
I can't wait for season 3. I really enjoyed Moffat's readaptations of classics like Jekyll and now Sherlock.
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:04 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Question for Obstructionist Drivers
- Replies: 171
- Views: 10204
Re: Question for Obstructionist Drivers
When I first read the title, I was thinking of obstructionist as someone who speeds around cutting off other cars just to cut in front of you just to slam on the brakes in front of you. Or is that just called being a jerk?
I don't consider myself that slow of a driver, but I've had that happen to me a few times... in NJ, NY, and DC.
I don't consider myself that slow of a driver, but I've had that happen to me a few times... in NJ, NY, and DC.
- Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:38 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Health Bloggers/Researchers/etc.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 509
Re: Health Bloggers/Researchers/etc.
I have a coworker in the same boat who is using a book called "Weightlifting for Women" It might be worth a look-over.
- Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:05 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Good walking hiking shoes?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4671
Re: Good walking hiking shoes?
I really like the Merrells for hiking. Mine had weathered several different climates and keep on ticking. The only issue is that if you get the gore-tex for waterproofness, it does not ventilate like .. well... running sneakers
- Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:07 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Do you own Apple products?
- Replies: 114
- Views: 9440
Re: Do you own Apple products?
2 older ipods (video and classic) that were both won from 2 different work raffles (free).
- Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:29 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Can I afford to quit my job or do we need to refi first?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4095
I'm not going to rehash all the previous posters' comments even though I agree with them.
I just want to say that once you have a baby, driving, although cheaper, may not be the best way to get somewhere. It depends on the baby.
My first child was a dream in the car. She would go to sleep. She was very happy to go anywhere and very laidback. My second screamed the entire time she was not in my arms for the first 3 months. Her personal best was a 12 hour long screaming session when she got sick with hand foot and mouth disease and her throat hurt.
So, yes, I will probably only travel short distances with my second child in tow. She is just not a good traveler at this point in time.
I just want to say that once you have a baby, driving, although cheaper, may not be the best way to get somewhere. It depends on the baby.
My first child was a dream in the car. She would go to sleep. She was very happy to go anywhere and very laidback. My second screamed the entire time she was not in my arms for the first 3 months. Her personal best was a 12 hour long screaming session when she got sick with hand foot and mouth disease and her throat hurt.
So, yes, I will probably only travel short distances with my second child in tow. She is just not a good traveler at this point in time.
- Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:40 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Love the home, but the spiral staircase...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 27592
I have a little girl turning 2 this month as well as a 5 month old.
My first thought upon seeing that staircase is absolutely not.
My toddler is dangerous enough on our regular stairs. It is also not easy to carry a struggling tantruming child up the stairs. A spiral staircase can be very dangerous. I can see all sorts of unfortunate accidents.
So this is just my own personal opinion, but take it with a grain of salt. I wouldn't buy a house with a pool, either.
My first thought upon seeing that staircase is absolutely not.
My toddler is dangerous enough on our regular stairs. It is also not easy to carry a struggling tantruming child up the stairs. A spiral staircase can be very dangerous. I can see all sorts of unfortunate accidents.
So this is just my own personal opinion, but take it with a grain of salt. I wouldn't buy a house with a pool, either.
- Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:43 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Can I afford it?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4918
I am in my late 20s and my husband is 30. We were in the same boat.
Yes, you can afford it, but if you do not live in a high cost of living area, I would reconsider getting a house that fits your needs. You did not mention if this is a very large home or a medium-sized home.
If I were in your shoes, I would purchase a house based on one income. How stable is your job? How about your SO's? Do one of you think you will quit and stay home with the baby? I can tell you that many people change their minds about going back to work once they have a child.
I have 2 children and also plan to have a 3rd. You will be surprised how much they can drain your cashflow, and, in turn, your net worth.
Yes, you can afford it, but if you do not live in a high cost of living area, I would reconsider getting a house that fits your needs. You did not mention if this is a very large home or a medium-sized home.
If I were in your shoes, I would purchase a house based on one income. How stable is your job? How about your SO's? Do one of you think you will quit and stay home with the baby? I can tell you that many people change their minds about going back to work once they have a child.
I have 2 children and also plan to have a 3rd. You will be surprised how much they can drain your cashflow, and, in turn, your net worth.
- Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:13 am
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: What is your savings rate?
- Replies: 146
- Views: 22510
- Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:06 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Death of the 'McMansion': Era Of Supersized Homes Is Over
- Replies: 135
- Views: 17862
We live in a home just under 3000 sq. ft on the East Coast. I like it. I wouldn't want any smaller; this is just the right size. We also have a fully finished basement. My older daughter can go downstairs and play with her daddy while our colicky and very sensitive baby is sleeping or resting. My mom can stay with us for months without us feeling cramped. We have no cathedral ceilings. We live in a neighborhood with decent setback and spacing between houses. There are sidewalks and cul-de-sacs and many school aged children and their moms socialize in them. I would not want anything more. I don't like going outside because of allergies. We have 1/4 of an acre and I am happy with it. There is a swingset and patio for bbqs out back. There is a...
- Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:09 am
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: TSP and TIPS
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2342
- Tue Aug 10, 2010 9:11 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Should my son pay me rent, utilities, etc...?
- Replies: 124
- Views: 14583
cosmic - I did not mean for OP to let his son know what he is doing with the rent. I also am glad I am not your child. I think I am quite strict but probably not as much as you are. As for what your son should be doing, here is a comparison: My 22 month old sweeps up after herself when she eats. She puts her bowl and utensils in the sink. She likes vacuuming with a stick vacuum and will help wipe the floors and the parts of windows that she can reach. She can dust, too. She will take all our shoes and put them away nicely in the corner. If she can contribute that much, you should be making your son cleaning your bathrooms and take out the trash. That could be part of his "rent". You might even want to make him cook you guys one me...
- Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:11 pm
- Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
- Topic: How rich is rich?
- Replies: 73
- Views: 11175
- Mon Aug 09, 2010 7:08 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Should my son pay me rent, utilities, etc...?
- Replies: 124
- Views: 14583
Charge him rent. Invest in Roth for him.
Make him do chores. You (or your SO) do not cook/clean for him anymore.
He better be cutting your lawn.
I'm 27 and I see too many people in my age range that are slackers for life. He needs to contribute, especially since he does not plan to go to college.
Make a plan. Escalate rent payments at certain intervals so it makes it uncomfortable for him to stay at home. That is, unless you want him to live with you for a long time.
True story, I had a coworker who lived in his father's basement. He is now 42 and still lives with his dad. Do you see where I am going with this?
Make him do chores. You (or your SO) do not cook/clean for him anymore.
He better be cutting your lawn.
I'm 27 and I see too many people in my age range that are slackers for life. He needs to contribute, especially since he does not plan to go to college.
Make a plan. Escalate rent payments at certain intervals so it makes it uncomfortable for him to stay at home. That is, unless you want him to live with you for a long time.
True story, I had a coworker who lived in his father's basement. He is now 42 and still lives with his dad. Do you see where I am going with this?
- Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:43 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Washington, DC vs Charlotte, NC
- Replies: 42
- Views: 11069
- Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:51 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: BWI off site parking..
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2019
- Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:54 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What's your college ROI?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6825
My ROI ends up being undefined (divide by 0) because the cost of my college was 0. In my opinion, that makes it the best ROI. I was accepted to Harvard and MIT, but I decided to go to a state school with a full scholarship and a stipend. Never regretted it for one second. I love that I never ever had a student loan, and I'm happy where I am.
- Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:41 am
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What Book Are YOU Currently Reading? Part IV. (07/04/2010)
- Replies: 1507
- Views: 401874
- Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:30 pm
- Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
- Topic: Are you obsessed with your NET WORTH?
- Replies: 97
- Views: 17089
- Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:45 pm
- Forum: Personal Investments
- Topic: Kids "sharing" a 529 account?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3380
- Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:38 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: What's your extravagance?
- Replies: 98
- Views: 14025
- Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:35 pm
- Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
- Topic: Blackberry or Droid
- Replies: 96
- Views: 19160