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Berkut posted:I reaffirmed my decision to never own a loving credit card. EVER. Tuyop, plenty of people in BFC live the baller no kids lifestyle, just without having a crippling amount of debt threatening our financial stability (the fact that some people manage to survive and get rid of that debt doesn't mean it's not dangerous). You need to change your attitude about money, and that won't come quickly, but it does need to happen. And don't listen to the average person, the average person thinks real estate and gold are great investments and will buy into anything that advertises get rich quick results. You eschew the average mentality about the "American Dream"; why are you being suckered in by the average mentality of the acceptability of crushing debt?
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# ¿ Jul 31, 2011 01:29 |
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# ¿ Mar 19, 2024 04:54 |
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tuyop posted:Having an ever compounding number in my web browser is not fulfilling for me. I don't have contempt for people who find that very satisfying, it's just not for me.
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# ¿ Jul 31, 2011 20:00 |
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tuyop posted:And my xbox live membership ran out today. $60 more this month.
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# ¿ Aug 15, 2011 22:53 |
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Psycho Crusher posted:You guys seem way vigilant about car loans. Do you all pay cash for your cars?
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# ¿ Aug 20, 2011 01:12 |
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tuyop posted:There are only better decisions and worse decisions.
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# ¿ Aug 23, 2011 18:18 |
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tuyop posted:Still don't know how to make a graph.
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# ¿ Aug 31, 2011 17:07 |
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tuyop posted:So what should I tell my girlfriend?
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# ¿ Sep 7, 2011 07:40 |
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I'm actually having a heart attack right now just thinking about Vomik's vacation. Thanks a lot, Vomik.
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# ¿ Sep 22, 2011 01:52 |
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Bad fortune comes to everyone at times, though some certainly more than others, but all you can do is prepare and try to make the best of it when it comes. If there's anything we can help you with or advise on just let us know. Where are you right now?
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# ¿ Nov 1, 2011 21:05 |
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I think it's a better lesson for everyone else who thinks they're invulnerable to things. Hell, I bought a house and one year later the DOJ shuts down poker sites and we move to Canada. Anything can happen, and it's good to plan for the worst while you hope for the best. This is another thing that was touched on in Elizabeth Warren's book - most people don't think about what they need to do if things go nuts, so when it happens they get hit even worse. Taking a few hours now to put together an "Oh poo poo" plan will save you lots of misery and stress if and when it actually happens.
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# ¿ Nov 15, 2011 05:54 |
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tuyop posted:And I think teachers have a huge amount of status, personally. I know they're not really that appreciated in society but I would love it enough to not care. You seem to have this idealistic notion that you're going to love teaching and that'll make everything better and worth it. Well, I love teaching. I've known my entire life that I wanted to be a teacher. It was my loving dream; I would line up my stuffed animals when I was five years old and teach them how to add numbers. And I only lasted a year teaching public school before I quit. The worst teachers are the ones who can't quit because they need the paycheck. If you want to be a teacher, wait until you're stable (financially, emotionally) and then try it. Don't go into it blazing into more debt with no way out.
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# ¿ Feb 4, 2012 19:04 |
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Yeah, I've been making like $1k/month just writing a few stories here and there, it's a pretty good gig.
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# ¿ Jul 30, 2012 19:05 |
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I don't know about you guys, but I just live in a nest made out of Christmas wrapping paper, power tools, linens, and camping gear. gently caress closets!!
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# ¿ Nov 22, 2012 00:30 |
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tuyop posted:I could really use a microwave/food processor/whatever kitchen gadget, but for now I'm trying to make do with a gifted pot set, a few pans that were on sale, a chef knife and paring knife, also on sale, and an oven. It's not heroic, but I think it's an example of control over my gear whore impulses.
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# ¿ Dec 8, 2012 15:49 |
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Hell yeah, just picked out my free shirt. Thanks tuyop!
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# ¿ Feb 27, 2013 23:59 |
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I got my t-shirt! Thanks tuyop
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# ¿ Mar 18, 2013 23:23 |
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cstine posted:Because Cornholio took care of his poo poo without having to resort to living in a car?
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# ¿ Jun 24, 2013 19:01 |
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# ¿ Mar 19, 2024 04:54 |
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Congrats tuyop! I always had faith in you(r BASIL scheme)!!
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# ¿ Jan 21, 2014 19:03 |