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We Have to Have Hope
Mon, 2010-04-12 12:47 | 
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Tags: Debt & Credit, Estate Planning, Investment, Retirement, Saving, Taxes
What about - interest?
In the movie, "What about Bob?", Bob (played by Bill Murray) explains to his psychiatrist Dr. Marvin (played by Richard Dreyfuss) that,
"...There are two types of people in this world: Those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don't. My ex-wife loves him."
Funny "yes", but pragmatic "no". We will hardly "win friends and influence people" with broad-brushed stereotypes.
But such a simplistic view of our financial world may not be such a bad thing.
Money's Voice
If you are in a funk thinking about job losses, mounting federal deficits or prospects of inflation, then start focusing on things you probably have more control over.
Like ways to save a buck.
People usually find it easier to save a buck than to earn it. Fortunately, there are great money saving Web sites and tips to help you do just that-
BillShrink helps you save money on your everyday bills.
A Penny Not Saved is a Penny Burned
If you believe Ben Franklin that a “penny saved is a penny earned”, then you must believe the corollary that a “penny not saved is a penny burned”.
And historically we’ve been pretty good at burning money.
We bought Christmas bargains with high interest credit cards, got charged overdraft fees at the bank, and have paid late fees for past due bills.