Comments on: Real Simple: Save More, Worry Less http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/ personal finance that makes cents Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:19:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Shirley http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-119224 Shirley Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:03:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-119224 I totally agree with Sophie re: Real Simple. It's one of those magazines that parades as one thing and actually is something else completely ... catalog is a pretty accurate description. The publishers and their advertisers are hoping that you will think that you have to have their products to achieve the sleek, uncluttered look. I subscribed when it first came out and had to unsubscribe after a few issues. It tired my brain trying to get through each issue so to me it seemed anything but Real Simple. Nice that you got a mention and some publicity though! I totally agree with Sophie re: Real Simple. It’s one of those magazines that parades as one thing and actually is something else completely … catalog is a pretty accurate description. The publishers and their advertisers are hoping that you will think that you have to have their products to achieve the sleek, uncluttered look. I subscribed when it first came out and had to unsubscribe after a few issues. It tired my brain trying to get through each issue so to me it seemed anything but Real Simple. Nice that you got a mention and some publicity though!

]]> By: Annie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-119199 Annie Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:18:45 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-119199 I just wanted to say congrats for the mention in Real Simple. And for the mention in Portland Monthly, which I noticed on Saturday! I just wanted to say congrats for the mention in Real Simple. And for the mention in Portland Monthly, which I noticed on Saturday!

]]> By: Sophie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118945 Sophie Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:40:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118945 I too caught the irony of Real Simple's preaching about frugality. Their entire magazine (which is overpriced and printed on cheap paper) is about buying more crap and which crap is the best to buy. It seems like more of a catalog than a magazine. I too caught the irony of Real Simple’s preaching about frugality. Their entire magazine (which is overpriced and printed on cheap paper) is about buying more crap and which crap is the best to buy. It seems like more of a catalog than a magazine.

]]> By: sfordinarygirl http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118849 sfordinarygirl Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:09:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118849 There are actually quite a bit of free resources on traditional journalism even web-based classes for free. Check out www.poynter.org. Their site includes a lot of courses and basics online on how to write a news story, sources and the different types of writing. The NWW (national writer's workshop) has courses or one-day workshops in feature writing or other types of journalism usually in the summer in portland. mediabistro.com is another good resource for getting into the magazine writing field. There are actually quite a bit of free resources on traditional journalism even web-based classes for free. Check out http://www.poynter.org. Their site includes a lot of courses and basics online on how to write a news story, sources and the different types of writing.

The NWW (national writer’s workshop) has courses or one-day workshops in feature writing or other types of journalism usually in the summer in portland.

mediabistro.com is another good resource for getting into the magazine writing field.

]]> By: Kari http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118817 Kari Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:29:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118817 I found this article to be very interesting. Though we can’t do much about the gas prices, there are ways to help with spending, saving, and budgeting. I like the UPside prepaid reloadable Visa card. Unlike a debit card from your bank (which many allow overdrafts, getting you into even more debt), you are only able to spend what you put on the card. You are able to fund the card periodically or automatically with allowance schedules, from family, friends and employers. And with multiple plans to choose from, you can find a card that fits you and/or your family's lifestyle, as you can get the card for yourself or one for family members that are either already in need of debt-help or you would like to teach healthy financial living to, like your kids (as young as 13 years of age). Check it out at: http://www.upsideclear.com/?sponsorship=ecairn1 I found this article to be very interesting. Though we can’t do much about the gas prices, there are ways to help with spending, saving, and budgeting. I like the UPside prepaid reloadable Visa card. Unlike a debit card from your bank (which many allow overdrafts, getting you into even more debt), you are only able to spend what you put on the card. You are able to fund the card periodically or automatically with allowance schedules, from family, friends and employers. And with multiple plans to choose from, you can find a card that fits you and/or your family’s lifestyle, as you can get the card for yourself or one for family members that are either already in need of debt-help or you would like to teach healthy financial living to, like your kids (as young as 13 years of age).
Check it out at: http://www.upsideclear.com/?sponsorship=ecairn1

]]> By: TosaJen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118802 TosaJen Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:13:11 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118802 What betsy (#3) said. I want to like Real Simple, but I can't stand that it's simply posing as a magazine about simplicity. Sometimes I'll pick it up at the Dr.'s office, because it has pretty pictures of well-organized stuff, but I just have to laugh about how expensive it is to "simplify" their way. I'm glad they've included some useful info that can actually reduce stress without pulling out a credit card. What betsy (#3) said. I want to like Real Simple, but I can’t stand that it’s simply posing as a magazine about simplicity. Sometimes I’ll pick it up at the Dr.’s office, because it has pretty pictures of well-organized stuff, but I just have to laugh about how expensive it is to “simplify” their way.

I’m glad they’ve included some useful info that can actually reduce stress without pulling out a credit card.

]]> By: Frugal Dad http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118783 Frugal Dad Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:35:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118783 Congratulations on the well-deserved mention. I'm looking forward to reading the print version of Real Simple this month as well (I think my wife subscribes to this, so it ought to be around the house somewhere). Congratulations on the well-deserved mention. I’m looking forward to reading the print version of Real Simple this month as well (I think my wife subscribes to this, so it ought to be around the house somewhere).

]]> By: ChristianPF http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118780 ChristianPF Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:31:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118780 My car was always involved in my lack of financial well-being. Figuring out ways to minimize car expenses from raising car insurance deductibles to maintaining it to buying a car that lasts for a decade all have helped me out tremendously... My car was always involved in my lack of financial well-being. Figuring out ways to minimize car expenses from raising car insurance deductibles to maintaining it to buying a car that lasts for a decade all have helped me out tremendously…

]]> By: Ross http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118774 Ross Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:19:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118774 It surprises me how many people are exposed to great advice, but still do nothing to help themselves. Even with an annual presentation on our company's 401k and the importance of rebalancing, few people actually took the time to do it. It surprises me how many people are exposed to great advice, but still do nothing to help themselves. Even with an annual presentation on our company’s 401k and the importance of rebalancing, few people actually took the time to do it.

]]> By: BxCapricorn http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118752 BxCapricorn Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:46:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118752 Your last two posts were excellent, and they got me thinking about growing up in a family of business owners. When you are around people that look for financial improvement and opportunity, it rubs off. I always had Barrons, WSJ, Money Magazine, and financial planning books on my coffee table. Our dinner conversations were always about the future, running ideas past each other, and reviewing successes and failures. Surrounding yourself with the right kind of people (insightful, money-smart, centered) is not a conscious effort for most people, and really it should be. When someone tells me they read a book on Warren Buffett, I ask if I can see their notes, and when they look at me strange, I show them mine. You cannot be passive and learn effectively. You have to apply what you pick up from life's mentors. Your last two posts were excellent, and they got me thinking about growing up in a family of business owners. When you are around people that look for financial improvement and opportunity, it rubs off. I always had Barrons, WSJ, Money Magazine, and financial planning books on my coffee table. Our dinner conversations were always about the future, running ideas past each other, and reviewing successes and failures. Surrounding yourself with the right kind of people (insightful, money-smart, centered) is not a conscious effort for most people, and really it should be. When someone tells me they read a book on Warren Buffett, I ask if I can see their notes, and when they look at me strange, I show them mine. You cannot be passive and learn effectively. You have to apply what you pick up from life’s mentors.

]]> By: icup http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118744 icup Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:15:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118744 From talking to people at work and elsewhere, I get the impression that the vast majority of people don't manage their finances at all, or manage them very simplistically. Beyond simple paying of the monthly bills that is. Hopefully more and more articles like this will cause that to change for the better. From talking to people at work and elsewhere, I get the impression that the vast majority of people don’t manage their finances at all, or manage them very simplistically. Beyond simple paying of the monthly bills that is.

Hopefully more and more articles like this will cause that to change for the better.

]]> By: betsy teutsch - MoneyChangesThings http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118739 betsy teutsch - MoneyChangesThings Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:58:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118739 While this is a useful article, in general Real Simple is a crock that trades on simplicity's good reputation. It's all about high-end buying stuff just to manage all your high-end stuff. Like simplifying your life by buying 6 of the same cashmere sweater styles you like. I realize magazines have to promote product to sell ads, but this particular magazine really irks me, since it's so undermining of the true voluntary simplicity spirit, which is all about editing. That means cutting out the excess, not just organizing it in cool, costly, plastic bins!! While this is a useful article, in general Real Simple is a crock that trades on simplicity’s good reputation. It’s all about high-end buying stuff just to manage all your high-end stuff. Like simplifying your life by buying 6 of the same cashmere sweater styles you like.
I realize magazines have to promote product to sell ads, but this particular magazine really irks me, since it’s so undermining of the true voluntary simplicity spirit, which is all about editing. That means cutting out the excess, not just organizing it in cool, costly, plastic bins!!

]]> By: ilovetotakeaphotograph http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118731 ilovetotakeaphotograph Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:14:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118731 It's so nice to have GRS as a reliable resource for financial education material. As a recent college grad out on my own, I've obtained so many tips from this blog that have helped me make sense of my finances and savings-related goals. (Esp. "How to start a Roth IRA) I'm looking forward to many more informative posts like this! It’s so nice to have GRS as a reliable resource for financial education material. As a recent college grad out on my own, I’ve obtained so many tips from this blog that have helped me make sense of my finances and savings-related goals. (Esp. “How to start a Roth IRA)

I’m looking forward to many more informative posts like this!

]]> By: grimsaburger http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118726 grimsaburger Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:43:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/02/22/real-simple-save-more-worry-less/#comment-118726 Congratulations on the mention! You've made this blog into a good resource for information AND a continuing source of motivation, which (hell if I know, but) I think is probably how you succeed in this field. Keep up the good work! Congratulations on the mention! You’ve made this blog into a good resource for information AND a continuing source of motivation, which (hell if I know, but) I think is probably how you succeed in this field. Keep up the good work!

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