http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/ Save more. Earn more. Have more. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:47:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-3131 A Letter to My 18-Year Old Self | You Have More Than You Think Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:18:24 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-3131 [...] people tell you Betsy, your beloved 1995 Geo Prizm, looks like crap and you should get a new car, you’ll reject their idiocy outright. Besty was a wonderful gift from your mother [...] [...] people tell you Betsy, your beloved 1995 Geo Prizm, looks like crap and you should get a new car, you’ll reject their idiocy outright. Besty was a wonderful gift from your mother [...]

]]> http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-2847 casino på nätet Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:58:42 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-2847 I just wish that you think not only twice but thrice in saying that statement because it can really be racist when you'll view it literally but I know you're just using a metaphor to show your feelings on your issue. I just wish that you think not only twice but thrice in saying that statement because it can really be racist when you'll view it literally but I know you're just using a metaphor to show your feelings on your issue.

]]> http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-2415 7 Unconventional Ways to Save Money on Gas | You Have More Than You Think Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:02:34 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-2415 [...] case you’re wondering whether I own a car, I do. I drive an atomic blue 2007 Honda Civic LX, specifically designed for pimps, players, [...] [...] case you’re wondering whether I own a car, I do. I drive an atomic blue 2007 Honda Civic LX, specifically designed for pimps, players, [...]

]]> http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-1312 bloominglater Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:02:31 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-1312 My husband and I were just talking about the fact that things are just too easy to buy with credit. It's not a car, but our laptop died this weekend and instead of paying the $300 to get it fixed ( it was five years old and several iterations behind), we spent an additional $900 big ones to get a new computer. AND, we have a desktop already - which is brand new. The point is this: we think many things are necessities, but they're not. We're just not used to "denying ourselves." Great post - excellent writing and so descriptive. You GO girl! My husband and I were just talking about the fact that things are just too easy to buy with credit. It's not a car, but our laptop died this weekend and instead of paying the $300 to get it fixed ( it was five years old and several iterations behind), we spent an additional $900 big ones to get a new computer. AND, we have a desktop already – which is brand new. The point is this: we think many things are necessities, but they're not. We're just not used to "denying ourselves." Great post – excellent writing and so descriptive. You GO girl!

]]> http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-1295 12 Personal Finance Bloggers Answer – New or Used Car? Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:35:21 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-1295 [...] I’ll try to refrain from weighing in on the debate here and, instead, refer to you a blog post I wrote lamenting my decision to buy a new car. [...] [...] I’ll try to refrain from weighing in on the debate here and, instead, refer to you a blog post I wrote lamenting my decision to buy a new car. [...]

]]> http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-794 Carla Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:06:31 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-794 I hear you! Just take care of it and stay on top of the maintenance and you should be fine. :) I hear you! Just take care of it and stay on top of the maintenance and you should be fine.

]]> http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-793 Shawanda Greene Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:01:02 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-793 Don't say that! It would've all been for naught. I still have faith in the ingenuity of the, er, Japanese. Don’t say that! It would’ve all been for naught. I still have faith in the ingenuity of the, er, Japanese.

]]> http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-791 Carla Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:52:31 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-791 My car '88 Volvo 240 lasted 20 years. I wonder if I could find a modern car that would these days. I think that car was the beginning to the end of an era of reliable cars! My car '88 Volvo 240 lasted 20 years. I wonder if I could find a modern car that would these days. I think that car was the beginning to the end of an era of reliable cars!

]]> http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-789 Shawanda Greene Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:48:07 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-789 That reminds me. I've never gotten a tune up on my car. It hasn't reached the 25K mile mark yet, but it should be coming up soon. Cars are so dagblame expensive! It's been so cold for so many consecutive days I'm actually glad I have my car. Although, a cheaper car could've done the same thing. It's paid for, and I also planned on keeping it for twenty years as well, so I don't feel totally stupid for the decision I made. That reminds me. I’ve never gotten a tune up on my car. It hasn’t reached the 25K mile mark yet, but it should be coming up soon. Cars are so dagblame expensive! It’s been so cold for so many consecutive days I’m actually glad I have my car. Although, a cheaper car could’ve done the same thing. It’s paid for, and I also planned on keeping it for twenty years as well, so I don’t feel totally stupid for the decision I made.

]]> http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/my-misidentified-necessity/comment-page-1/#comment-763 Kim Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:30:08 +0000 http://youhavemorethanyouthink.org/?p=722#comment-763 Shawanda, I did the same exact thing - I wanted a car to last me thru military service and grad school. So like you, I bought a brand new 2002 Honda. But having wised up in my financial ways, I am mad at myself for purchasing a new car. But now that it's paid off, will drive it until at least 2020; I tuneup every 25k miles and it is totally worth it (the tuneup, not the original purchase!). Shawanda, I did the same exact thing – I wanted a car to last me thru military service and grad school. So like you, I bought a brand new 2002 Honda. But having wised up in my financial ways, I am mad at myself for purchasing a new car. But now that it's paid off, will drive it until at least 2020; I tuneup every 25k miles and it is totally worth it (the tuneup, not the original purchase!).

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