tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post1247904408051630514..comments2008-12-13T19:40:19.945-05:00SingleGuyMoneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03525952724884778798singleguymoney@gmail.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-46810564878674993112008-12-13T19:40:19.945-05:002008-12-13T19:40:19.945-05:00This woman was not in debt, as she had more money in her savings account than she did on her credit card. Basically she was just disorganized and didn't really care...that much. She cared enough to take care of it with a friend's help. Maybe she has some kind of psychological block about being on top of her financial situation and would benefit from finding a friend in a similar situation who she could get together with for "dates" to talk and take care of financial stuff. '<BR/><BR/>Actually, that's not a bad idea! <BR/><BR/>I am guessing she is making more than $$60,000 per year if she can not pay attention to her finances and yet not slide into debt.<BR/><BR/>Kind of reminds me of one of my ex-girlfriends, who pulled in $90,000 per year, yet was not able to save a penny. I was always astonished, because I'm pretty certain I could save $50,000 per year on a job like she had, even living in the city she lives in. Hopefully for her sake she'll start to save some o f her cash and her job will still exist in the next year.<BR/><BR/>Basically, there is little hope financially for most people who don't take an interest in their own financial life. At some point when they don't, they are going to get whacked by life. It seems such a shame when people don't take advantage of their position in life--but I guess o n the larger scale of things there are larger tragedies in the world.bugbearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01325412523164314073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-24290124089364593752008-12-10T10:05:18.951-05:002008-12-10T10:05:18.951-05:00If she's living within her means, her finances aren't exactly out of control...though that $4400 credit card debt ain't good. <BR/><BR/>Some folks are just not interested in financial matters, any more than I am in tracking football scores. If the stuff bores you stupid, it's very hard to set up an effective personal finance system and even harder to stick with it.FunnyaboutMoneyhttp://funny-about-money.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-62682124021780416032008-12-09T09:53:54.566-05:002008-12-09T09:53:54.566-05:00How nice of you to help her out. For someone who really let her finances lapse she isn't in bad shape, her credit is good and you've set her on the right path. I made the change a few years ago and discovered I love personal finance, I had no idea.Miss Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15926161058644761041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-76199353486990316562008-12-03T19:28:24.166-05:002008-12-03T19:28:24.166-05:00Wow!!<BR/><BR/>You want to help me.zachyounkinhttp://zachyounkin.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-59529441713047191702008-12-03T12:22:06.145-05:002008-12-03T12:22:06.145-05:00Aw, that is awesome! I love it when just a few simple changes can really make a big difference to somebody. I have a couple of friends who I wish would let me help them out in a similar way...MEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03335747191977252722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-18431517114527518662008-12-02T14:43:50.607-05:002008-12-02T14:43:50.607-05:00Wow, good for you. I've had quite a few people come up to me recently to talk about their finances too. Once they knew I had a blog about it, they decided I was the best person to ask.<BR/><BR/>And you know what, I get a buzz from helping people too. One of the reasons is, I hope that when I retire, there will be people my own age retired too so we can go out and have fun! That would be pretty awesome.retire-at-40http://retire-at-40.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-62804929766100522632008-12-02T13:37:17.904-05:002008-12-02T13:37:17.904-05:00She's lucky to have you as a friend, and lucky to have been able to "get things under control" with so little effort.<BR/><BR/>Even if you aren't a PF nut having a basic understanding of your money and spending is vital.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to both of you.Les@SpillingBucketshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07818217668962552261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-78517699098058038082008-12-02T11:00:28.720-05:002008-12-02T11:00:28.720-05:00I'm kind of amazed that with paying no attention to her finances she was actually living below her income. That's great that she wanted help. I bet when she sees what a difference it makes she will get interested in personal finance. Let's hope!Ashley @ Wide Open Wallethttp://wideopenwallet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-24936056880268606122008-12-02T10:17:30.888-05:002008-12-02T10:17:30.888-05:00Good for you and your friend! Tell her to keep up the good work, it is worth it. You are a good friend to donate your time. I wish I could have the opportunity to do that. Well, I have sort of helped my mom by getting her motivated and set up a savings account and stuff, she paid off her credit card last month! I am more than willing and would love to help my friends and family out. I volunteered to be interviewed for a debt article in our local paper. I wanted to do it b/c if it inspired even one person it is all worth it!<BR/>ElizabethElizabeth P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-55223530900275849012008-12-02T09:08:14.018-05:002008-12-02T09:08:14.018-05:00Would you like to exchange 100 click and 1000 impression per month,so please add me on yahoo mesenger<BR/>hassanimam145@yahoo.comHASSANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07038795414632966595noreply@blogger.com