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Home › Money

Poll | 10/14/2008 12:00 am

In the face of these economic times, what has been your largest rethink?

Read more about: Economy, Meltdown, Money, Personal finance, Real Estate, Retirement, Travel

38 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

Ms. Dee
Very nice, Phyllis!
By Ms. Dee on 10/14/2008 8:44 am
The Wine Warrior
“And you––you were so close to me then, So fine, so proud, so unbelievably optimistic–– Where did you go to? Try as I might I can’t seem to hold onto what we’ve lost–––– That last touch––––– that last kiss, Ephemeral as breath on glass.” Made me cry…so true.
By The Wine Warrior on 10/14/2008 12:57 pm
Peter Tokar
This says so much about the life so many are looking back on, I am not one to push and forge a new direction to the future, Today is more than enough to cope with You worded That Sweet Distinction beautifully I really do not hope for You to give up the longing For what used to be, but do pay heed to the everyday miracles Phyllis, I see a vista of clear blue beyond in the new dawn I see it in the mind’s eye and I sense the simplicity of an end of night Your struggle to hold dear and sincere parts of previous days Pays off as you pen your thoughts in no uncertain terms Have a good night fellow writer
By Peter Tokar on 10/14/2008 3:39 pm
Eliza Dodd
All this Bush No Nomics has made me really sick …so sick …I have been sick since he invaded Iraq ..because of OIL and nothing more ..it wasnt to FREE THE PEOPLE …It was to ESLAVE the people of Iraq …We could of been better Humanitarians …like INVADING NORTH KOREA and RESCUING those STARVING CHILDREN and people in Work Camps …DID you all know we have NEVER ENDED the N.Korean WAR ? We are at a CEASE FIRE ? Did you know to pay attention to a starving kid in North Korea is punishable by DEATH or IMPRISIONMENT ??FOR YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ???? Just for trying to Feed a Hungry child ? Hasnt anyone seen the OPRAH show with Lisa Ling going there and filming this ? Both Kim Jong and Bush are MONSTERS …Satanists …. Bush is a LOOSER and so is everyone else who thinks other-wise …There is a HOLOCAUST worse than what the Hitler did to the Jews ….in 2008 and we stand back and do nothing to these MONSTERS …..just business as usual …..Bush is still in office when he should of been impeached the day after he invaded Iraq and there was Never any Weapons of Mass destruction …the only weapons of Mass Destruction was BUSH Sr giving Sadom the mustard gas to kill the KURDS !!! Genocide ….genocide !!!! 60 pages of WAR crimes …….and counting …. What Plans for What? I cant think straight because of all the confusion coming out of Washinton DC ….I was going to Buy a Massage chair ….been needing one sice 2003 ….but thats ok …I need to hurt so I never forget The Demonic Bush and how he brought this country down on its knees …Just what OSAMA bin Laden Predicted would happen to America …and thats what OSAMA wanted ….havent ya read ???…this was Osama’s wish 8 long years ago …..to bring America down on its knees ! Look’s like bin Laden got his wish ….And Yes I am afraid because these people Pray 7 xs a day,,, if Not more …and I have read the Bible several times ….Do you know we have a VERY JEALOUS GOD ? And I remember all the History ….How GOD lets these people win ….because they HONOR GOD and PRAY all the time ….as we should all be doing and we dont …..If we forget history we are DOOMED to repeat it ….
By Eliza Dodd on 10/14/2008 8:41 am
Marisa Horn
Hello Eliza I have done some research on the things you have brought up here. There are good and educational videos - I put a few on a page I called “America In Free-Fall” . Watch the first one and leave a comment - I would like to hear your take. America In Free-Fall
By Marisa Horn on 10/14/2008 2:06 pm
Eliza Dodd
You have to give me the web address …and I would read it …I did a search and a ton of lists came up ..please the web page
By Eliza Dodd on 10/15/2008 3:52 pm
Marisa Horn
Eliza … you just have to click on the title … America In Free-Fall in the first post here is the link http://www.squidoo.com/thoughtpolice This is a new lens I did and hope you will answer the poll … I added a new video that I actually thought was a fake put together to scare people but after some more research ….. :(
By Marisa Horn on 10/15/2008 4:32 pm
Ms. Dee
I need to expand my earnings. That’s all I know. I’ve been quite content with my circumstances for some time, now. But with predictions of inflation and small business stagnation, I’d be unrealistic to think I’ll be able to maintain this situation without asserting myself a bit more. I’m not overly fond of the idea of going back to drawing board, but I’m thinking I’ll be sorry if I don’t.
By Ms. Dee on 10/14/2008 8:57 am
Bernadette Rocks
ALL OF THE ABOVE! sorry to say
By Bernadette Rocks on 10/14/2008 9:09 am
Marci Burke
We are currently in foreclosure…month 5. The bank has NOW offered for modify our loan. I faxed all the paperwork in 2 weeks ago, but still haven’t heard a word. I asked them to modify in month 2, but they refused. So, now, as the foreclosure is a permanent part of our credit rating…I have watched our scores plumment. I worry most about saving my house, and how in the world we can rebound our credit ratings. UGH!!
By Marci Burke on 10/14/2008 9:13 am
James the Game
Good luck, Marci. A prayer for you. Obama’s proposing that people on the precipice of losing their homes be given a three-month “breathing” period. Hopefully, that takes effect.
By James the Game on 10/14/2008 9:27 am
The Wine Warrior
Marci, If you haven’t, google to find a Non-Profit credit consultant near you….I did a google search (make sure non-profit so not scammers) I did a quick search and came up with this: http://www.cccusa.org/ Run, don’t walk, and get advice if haven’t even try Acorn…because you just need one good idea to save your house. Best of luck. Praying for you.
By The Wine Warrior on 10/14/2008 1:28 pm
carol wilson
We just had a conversation about how much cash reserve we need to feel somewhat safe. Because of the stock market, job changes, layoffs, thiese are scary times financially. I have health issues that require daily exensive medication and insurance premiums are through the roof. Right now I think I would need a very large cash reserve to feel secure. Then there is the matter of banks collapsing!
By carol wilson on 10/14/2008 9:18 am
Brooklyn Gal
All of the above. This was the year I needed so many new things, but I will not buy that new car this year. However unexpected purchases like new kitchen appliances that were not on my list. But after 20 years, they decided to up and die at the same time. I really need to watch my spending habits and hope that stores are offering better deals so my savings can still be there for that rainy day.
By Brooklyn Gal on 10/14/2008 10:49 am
John G
Other: this is a great buying opportunity so moving from cash to securitites.
By John G on 10/14/2008 11:42 am
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