A new series is born today, with the premise that now I will let you in to see what were the last things that I spent a hundred dollars on. Imagine if you had only a hundred dollars to your name, what would you spend it on? The last hundred is a way to lighten up the financial blogosphere with something unique. Yeah I could give you a bunch of boring spreadsheets showing my monthly net worth, but that’s been done a thousand times over. Also part of me is still hesitant to fully reveal my financial numbers in all its lowly glory. What will this accomplish, maybe nothing. But it sure is exciting to see what people spend money on, don’t you think.
The summer is about two months away and I am getting prepared for it with some new apparel. See below for the last hundred dollars.
Many people unknowingly have allowed greed to creep up in their lives. I have seen it and it is unfortunate that the people cannot see it in their own situations. I am not trying to make others feel bad about how they live life, but money has a way to change others not for the good. I understand that people never realize how their actions can easily lead to greed, but they can’t see it from an inner perspective. They feel they are living life the right way and if you argue with them, they will defend their position. I want you to think; How Greed can take over?
In this new series going forward, I will share what were the last things that I spent a hundred dollars on. Imagine if you had only a hundred dollars to your name, what would you spend it on? The last hundred is a way to lighten up the financial blogosphere with something unique. Yeah I could give you a bunch of boring spreadsheets showing my monthly net worth, but that’s been done a thousand times over. Also part of me is still hesitant to fully reveal my financial numbers in all its lowly glory. What will this accomplish, maybe nothing. But it sure is exciting to see what people spend money on, don’t you think.
Spring has arrived on our door step, and it’s time to shift focus towards doing more activities outdoors. Spring also brings Easter, mother’s day, father’s day, and one birthday for my family. Which means that money is sure to leave my pockets for a good cause? Now I want you to think about what new fun and exciting things you could do this spring? I feel it is not to bad to drop a few dollars on experiences for the family, so that’s why I allocate some savings for that purpose. When I say this I don’t mean going to the mall and getting some fast food at the food court while you window shop. I mean finding an outdoor photography class, or a city tour, or maybe you can visit a few popular tourist spots you have not witnessed in your area. The final point I’m trying to make is that money will be spent, but you can control if you spend it wisely or foolishly.
Many people have a do first then learn later lifestyle when it comes to personal finance, but what if we propose learning before we take action. First off the purpose of the post is to educate and help anybody before getting into financial despair. But if you are already at that point then you might want to buckle down to change your life immediately before digging yourself in a deeper hole. Did you know that the number one reason for bankruptcy is emergency medical expenses here in the US? Another reason is loss of employment that can leave a family in financial ruin. Now I ask you, do you have a road map when in financial despair. I hope you do, but if you don’t then keep reading as I will give my best to provide you the tools you may need to overcome any financial obstacle.
See below for the roadmap when in financial despair.
In society I have witnessed many examples to question the satiation of people. When is enough really enough? I ask this every time I come across a perfect example of people wanting more. Why the thirst is never really quenched, I often ponder. Is it an environmental issue or an individual issue based on upbringing? I am ready to give you a few examples of people who do not know the word enough or the feeling of being satisfied with what they already have in life.
A new series is born today, with the premise that I now will let you in to see what were the things that I spent the last hundred dollars on. Imagine if you had only a hundred dollars to your name, what would you spend it on? The last hundred dollars is a way to lighten up the financial blogosphere with something unique. Yeah I could give you a bunch of boring spreadsheets showing my monthly net worth, but that’s been done a thousand times over. Also part of me is still hesitant to fully reveal my financial numbers in all its lowly glory. What will this accomplish, maybe nothing. But it sure is exciting to see what people spend money on, don’t you think.
This obviously will not be a 1000 word post, explaining what a Venn diagram is and how that will benefit your probable retirement. No it’s basically just a list of all the items I recently purchased that sum up to the last hundred dollars. By the way have you seen the new $100 dollar bill, it looks futuristic in every way possible. At first I thought what an un-American thing to do with all those annoying colors schemes. The dollar should forever be remembered as classic green. But then it dawned on me we are trying to out-fancy the Euro currency with some style and fashion sprucing. Now let’s jump into what crazy items add up to a big ben franklin.
I see it everyday people rushing everywhere and all you really see is the dust behind them. The fast pace phenomenon of America is really picking up every year in my opinion. I live in the Northeast so it is multiplied by at least 2 times in my area when compared to the rest of the country. Now the topic I want to discuss with you today is about mobile banking and if it is really worth it for us to have such luxuries. Do you have mobile banking?
Granted in ten years people might laugh at us folks because we had the gall to walk up to a teller to make a deposit in the old days. So with all the convenience we are getting with mobile banking, what price are we paying as a country? Do you have Mobile banking and is it really worth it for us?
This is my first MoneyWatch101 kids and money interview session. The first kid to be tortured with these great money questions is actually my 13 year old daughter. I am looking forward to doing these more often and also hopefully parents can interview their kids, see questions here for the a future featured post about your kids. (Email me the answers)
I want all kids to get a solid foundation with finances before they head out to college and get in over their heads with financial matters that could have been avoided. It will be all on my shoulders to help my kids find the best path for financial prosperity. I hope you can do the same as well to help your kids succeed.
