Save and Conquer

Our article, Monthly Fees at the Corporate Level, was listed in the Carnival of Personal Finance #161: The “Feeling Renewed” Edition. Post at the carnival I liked:

• A Dollar is a Dollar – Except When it Isn’t at the Platinum Years Network. I agree with Bob McD that there are times and things about which we can be very frugal, and others when we don’t pay much attention. I have always been aware of this phenomenon. Money used for status or for feel good purpose will often not be used as wisely as it could. I think the best example of wise use of money for me was my parents. They were (and my mom still is) very frugal, yet they were very generous when it came to giving. They never used money for status but instead where they felt it would have meaning in theirs and other people’s lives.
• The Personal Financial Attitude at Help My Cash Grow. Anthoney makes a good point that living within your means is mostly attitude.
• Everything you need (and want) at Blunt Money. This is another good post about attitude. The post talks about older people who have come to the realization that they don’t need a bunch of stuff in their lives. More than likely, what they want is time with family and friends, as well as additional personal experiences. It is something that we should keep in mind throughout our own lives.

Our article, The Deceptive Grocery Shrink Ray, was listed in the Festival of Frugality 134.

• A New Bike Won’t Make Me a Better Cyclist at Uncommon Cents. The post talks about being satisfied with what you’ve got. This quote says it all: “Would I like to get a new bike? Sure. Just as I’d like to get a new computer or a new truck or a new house. But what I have will get me through.”
• Maybe I’m Just Cheap at Stop the Ride. I’m sure this post was a bit tongue-in-cheek as Stephanie pointed out her aversion to waste and how she had to endure “looks” from others as she kept food from going to waste. This is an easy way to be frugal and save.
• The right way to shop for quality without going broke at Fabulous Finances. Again, being frugal does not mean being cheap. Better quality items will aften far outlast cheap stuff and thus, be less expensive in the long run.

I did not participate in any other carnivals this past week, but a post that caught my eye from the Money Hackers Carnival #20, Chicago style was

• “I Haven’t Saved a Dime,” or “Will I Have a Heart Attack When I Retire?” at Greener Pastures, points out that retiring with a nest egg large enough to provide 80% of current income is not enough. Inflation will drive the required percentage higher than 100% of current income. So keep saving and investing!

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