Comments on: It’s No Secret, Women Shoppers Get a Bad Rap

By: Suzy

Suzy — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:33:07 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed this post. I found myself relating to the wife and my husband fits in this as well. My husband loves electronics, and unfortunately, almost everything seems to be quite expensive in that area. We both have turned quite frugal since being married, which eliminates most disagreements in this area. But had we our dream, we would be spending away in these opposite areas.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 02:50:02 +0000

This kind of attitude in my ex-husband actually led to our divorce (among other issues). He accused me of being a ball and chain and of spending all of his money. Yet, he was the one that wanted the $4,000.00 four-wheeler that I tried and tried to talk him out of.

Funny, however, is that he came knocking on my door a couple of weeks after walking out and taking the checkbook. He wanted to know how I managed to pay all of the bills. I told him he’d have to figure it out for himself.

Now, I am remarried and my husband and I talk about money, plan our spending and have a savings plan. It’s such a relief to be in a healthy relationship…especially where money is concerned.

By: BTGNow.net

BTGNow.net — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:02:28 +0000

Well, I promised a proper post, and here it is!

http://www.btgnow.net/2008/09/the-i-deserve-mentality-how-to-recognize-and-modify-harmful-spending-behaviour/

This article deals with the I Deserve Mentality that affects all kinds of consumers. I go into detail about the two kinds of consumers I mentioned in my earlier comment: High Price Low Volume consumer and Low Price High Volume consumers, as well as the unique financial risks they face.

And yes, I linked back to this great post!

http://www.btgnow.net/2008/09/the-i-deserve-mentality-how-to-recognize-and-modify-harmful-spending-behaviour/

By: The I Deserve Mentality: How To Recognize and Modify Harmful Spending Behaviour | Bridging The Gaap

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:59:39 +0000

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By: Frugal Dad

Frugal Dad — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:57:54 +0000

@Million Dollar Journey: No, I can honestly say it wasn’t. I bought the pager because I thought the text feature would be “cool.” The laptop replaced my home desktop, but at the time it wasn’t a necessity.

By: MillionDollarJourney

MillionDollarJourney — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:19:01 +0000

Congrats on the MSN coverage Jason!

Question is, was your laptop and pager purchases considered a business expense? If so, that changes everything!

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:15:32 +0000

Awesome post! I could have written this. I also have so many scrapbooking supplies.. (plus I go away 2 times/year for crafting weekends!) My husband has all the gadgets.. an iphone (which I lined up for!) and a kindle (amazon – he love it!)

yes, we do have our weaknesses.

By: Todd A

Todd A — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:33:37 +0000

Okay, this post hits a little close to home ! I suppose I have to own up to my spending weaknesses now.

Thanks for another good post !

By: Weekend Linkage - September 7, 2008

Weekend Linkage - September 7, 2008 — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:58:12 +0000

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By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:53:44 +0000

That is so funny yet true for our family. I don’t really buy anything for myself but I do bargain shop for the kids clothes and buy a year ahead when the final season clearance is happening. I usually get brand new shirts from .50-2.00 a piece and pants from 1.00-5.00 a piece. My hubby likes big ticket items like chainsaws, snow blowers, wood splitters, wood chippers, etc…my little spending sprees amount to probably no more than 100 on each child which covers fall, winter, spring, summer clothes for a year….I am totally the saver in our family!