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re: One in four Americans has more debt than savings

Posted on 2/23/12 at 10:38 am to
Posted by TIGERSby10
Central Lafourche
Member since Nov 2005
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Posted on 2/23/12 at 10:38 am to
The problem with people today is they want everything, but can't afford it. I know people driving nice cars, always having new clothes, carrying I phones, etc., but are two months behind on the house note, water and electricity bill, and are still planning expensive vacations. Sooner or later, they need to wake up and realize you can't get everything you want without paying for it in the long run.
Posted by CoolHand
Member since Dec 2011
2084 posts
Posted on 2/23/12 at 10:52 am to
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"It's only when the tide goes out that you learn who's been swimming naked" -Buffett


I saw this a lot about 3-4 years ago. Made my wife appreciate my tightwad self. She didn't understand how our friends could afford so much until then.
Posted by Zach
Gizmonic Institute
Member since May 2005
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Posted on 2/23/12 at 1:59 pm to
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The problem with people today is they want everything, but can't afford it. I know people driving nice cars, always having new clothes, carrying I phones, etc., but are two months behind on the house note, water and electricity bill, and are still planning expensive vacations.


There is another factor. Some of these people are just confused by the concept of finance. I've known people who made good salaries who were always living in heavy debt. I've discussed financial issues with many of them. The best way I can describe their mindset is that talking to them about money is like talking Latin to me. They don't understand the language and have no desire to learn.
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