Comments on: Money and Dreams

By: Strocel.com | Money Appointments with my Husband

Strocel.com | Money Appointments with my Husband — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:02:03 +0000

[...] is money. It’s not exactly the easiest and most fun week in the class, but it is one of the most important. Money, and our relationship to it, shapes a lot of our behaviours and actions. It can make us stay [...]

By: TheFeministBreeder

TheFeministBreeder — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:48:32 +0000

We are pretty much in the same exact position. My “severance pay” came in the form of my 401k that I liquidated, and with several thousand in school grants for both me and my husband. So, like you said, the wolves are not at my door, for now…. but this money is going much faster than I wanted it to (because I’m not at all sticking to my usually-impeccable budget which is 100% my fault, but I get so freaking bored at home I HAVE to get the kids out of the house somehow, and that always involves dumping money somewhere.)

I tell myself every single day “okay, that is the LAST $20 you blow! Stop it!” but it has been soooooo hard. Tomorrow… tomorrow is the day I stop spending the severance pay.
.-= TheFeministBreeder´s last post ..Do You See What I See? =-.

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:37:58 +0000

OK Mike, the rule of the Internet comes into effect here. Pics, or it didn't happen! .-= Jon´s last post ..Family Day at Place des Arts =-.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:25:21 +0000

I’m going to share a story that’s way out in left field for no other reason than that it is a little different.

I once covered my naked wife with thousands of dollars in cash and took a picture of her. Why? Money and my wife are two of the things I love most (this was before we had kids).

By: Lady M

Lady M — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:03:11 +0000

It's amazing how little financial training most kids get. I hope that we can teach our boys to manage money well. Ideally it should be a tool to enable you to live comfortably, but not make you a slave to wanting it or needing it. Easier said than done, of course. .-= Lady M´s last post ..Being Crazy is More Fun with Two =-.

By: abbie

abbie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:05:47 +0000

I’ve given you an award! Come on over and check it out
.-= abbie´s last post ..This Blog is Over the Top =-.

By: Capital Mom

Capital Mom — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:51:51 +0000

It is so important to talk about money. We talk about it a lot. Luckily we are both on the same page and are savers. It is hard not to splurge on take-out or a treat after a brutal day at home with the kids but we are trying to limit what we spend to live on one income and not draw too deeply on our savings. .-= Capital Mom´s last post ..Halloween party =-.

By: Tamsine

Tamsine — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:33:17 +0000

Money – aargh! I am cautious and a saver; my husband loves to spend, and has run up thousands and thousands in credit card debt. It didn’t matter quite so much when we wwre both working, but now that we have chosen for me to take 2 years off work to be with our baby, and are trying to live on one income – well, let’s just say it’s a wee bit stressful!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:35:20 +0000

Wow, all such thoughtful and financially aware women! To be responsible with money we all need to make choices. And being aware of your priorities in life is a great first step to help you make good financial (and life) decisions with confidence.

By: Francesca

Francesca — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:27:21 +0000

Amber, you’re a star! What an important topic to bring up! Unfortunately, I have on wisdom.
PS Everytime I bring up money in my posts, my husband ruthlessly crosses the references out, I always take it as one of those cultural Anglo-Saxon things … still, why?!?
.-= Francesca´s last post ..Autumn in the kitchen =-.