http://www.financialfreakshow.com/2009/09/money-creates-options/ "Money frees you from doing things you dislike. Since I dislike doing nearly everything, money is handy." - Groucho Marx Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:35:24 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 http://www.financialfreakshow.com/2009/09/money-creates-options/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Precious Lover Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:43:51 +0000 http://www.financialfreakshow.com/?p=430#comment-46 You are right; every individual has different preferences and/or priorities. Although I do like the freedom of having the titles to 3 of our vehicles, I also love the reliability of my newer vehicle purchased for its versatility and my 60+ mile commute. To me, that security & peace of mind justifies the small payment that I make. Personally I prefer a low interest payment well within my budget (a budget that actually includes saving & investing) on a new car vs. the gamble on the unknown & maintenance that comes with having a previously owned (driven how? maintained how?) vehicle as my primary driver. Too many years of that as my only option with way too many visits to the shop, which are rarely planned, but always inconvenient. I suppose now “new” is a more a luxury choice since we do have extra vehicles, each of those purchased for separate purposes, some for enjoyment, some practical; including a paid for, 2008 toy, scrap metal, car with great gas mileage for commuting :-) But I like knowing that I have options of my own available, as well as the ability to help folks that we care about, in various ways when they need it. Money, combined with the sound use of it and my credit has given me many options at this point in my life. I prefer to use them together & it works for me….for now. Been around long enough to know it can change easily enough, good & bad. That’s just my 2 cents worth, or more like a nickel, not for self inflated value, just the rambling length! You are right; every individual has different preferences and/or priorities. Although I do like the freedom of having the titles to 3 of our vehicles, I also love the reliability of my newer vehicle purchased for its versatility and my 60+ mile commute. To me, that security & peace of mind justifies the small payment that I make. Personally I prefer a low interest payment well within my budget (a budget that actually includes saving & investing) on a new car vs. the gamble on the unknown & maintenance that comes with having a previously owned (driven how? maintained how?) vehicle as my primary driver. Too many years of that as my only option with way too many visits to the shop, which are rarely planned, but always inconvenient. I suppose now “new” is a more a luxury choice since we do have extra vehicles, each of those purchased for separate purposes, some for enjoyment, some practical; including a paid for, 2008 toy, scrap metal, car with great gas mileage for commuting But I like knowing that I have options of my own available, as well as the ability to help folks that we care about, in various ways when they need it. Money, combined with the sound use of it and my credit has given me many options at this point in my life. I prefer to use them together & it works for me….for now. Been around long enough to know it can change easily enough, good & bad. That’s just my 2 cents worth, or more like a nickel, not for self inflated value, just the rambling length!

]]> http://www.financialfreakshow.com/2009/09/money-creates-options/comment-page-1/#comment-38 financia Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:31:12 +0000 http://www.financialfreakshow.com/?p=430#comment-38 Now thats one option I don't know if money can buy...though I like it! Now thats one option I don’t know if money can buy…though I like it!

]]> http://www.financialfreakshow.com/2009/09/money-creates-options/comment-page-1/#comment-37 bonzibo Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:57:32 +0000 http://www.financialfreakshow.com/?p=430#comment-37 Someday i want to buy a tank and drive it at rush hour!!!! Yeah! GET SOME!!!!! Someday i want to buy a tank and drive it at rush hour!!!! Yeah! GET SOME!!!!!

]]> http://www.financialfreakshow.com/2009/09/money-creates-options/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Diane Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:44:05 +0000 http://www.financialfreakshow.com/?p=430#comment-35 Amen brother! And most important, it gives me the option to shop at Nordstrom. Amen brother! And most important, it gives me the option to shop at Nordstrom.

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