Comments on: The Cure for Affluenza

By: StudentDebtSurvivor

StudentDebtSurvivor — Fri, 30 May 2014 02:20:52 +0000

I definitely used to be much more of a sprinter than a marathoner. I’d save for little things I wanted but not see the bigger picture of how much I could be saving (retirement and otherwise) if I wasn’t buying “stuff”. I’m very thankful now to be debt-free and saving for the long term.

By: blonde_finance

blonde_finance — Thu, 29 May 2014 12:49:33 +0000

WealthWayOnline I think phases are natural for any of us, and as long as they balance out on the positive side over time, then we will get ahead on our money.

By: blonde_finance

blonde_finance — Thu, 29 May 2014 12:48:53 +0000

DebtChronicles The mini races are really an awful way to live, you constantly feel exhausted. It is so much better to get the big picture, it really does alleviate a lot of the stress of making money decisions.

By: WealthWayOnline

WealthWayOnline — Thu, 29 May 2014 04:59:34 +0000

I go through phases of spending and not spending… which I think is normal. Overall I’m so much better than I used to be. I think long term travelling helps as I can’t carry that much stuff so I am already limited by that!

By: mycareercrusade

mycareercrusade — Wed, 28 May 2014 13:51:26 +0000

Interesting that you should mention about shopping. What I have read a lot about is if you wait a few weeks and still want the item then you should buy it, what are your thoughts on this?

By: DebtChronicles

DebtChronicles — Wed, 28 May 2014 03:10:44 +0000

I remember the days of those “mini races” where I just needed to make the numbers work until the next payday….then I’d start all over. That sucked HARD. Working on your financial health and long term future is much easier when you get a “big picture” perspective. :)

By: blonde_finance

blonde_finance — Wed, 28 May 2014 01:10:08 +0000

deardebt It’s a long journey Melanie, but as long as you are on the path, then you are so much further ahead than most people!