Comments on: GRS Blogger Profile: Donna Freedman http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Holly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1067852 Holly Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:53:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1067852 What a great, thought-provoking post! I will definitely be checking out the links to Donna's past articles and blogs. Thanks and Happy New Year! What a great, thought-provoking post! I will definitely be checking out the links to Donna’s past articles and blogs. Thanks and Happy New Year!

loading....

]]> By: SonyaAnn http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1066272 SonyaAnn Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:55:56 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1066272 I will be checking in more often now that I know that Donna will be here! I will be checking in more often now that I know that Donna will be here!

loading....

]]> By: Kay Lynn @ Bucksome Boomer http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1062832 Kay Lynn @ Bucksome Boomer Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:07:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1062832 I'm a big fan of Donna's from before she became a GRS staff writer and am excited to see her perspective published here. JD, you have a nice balance of writers at different stages in life: personal and financial. Good job! I’m a big fan of Donna’s from before she became a GRS staff writer and am excited to see her perspective published here.

JD, you have a nice balance of writers at different stages in life: personal and financial. Good job!

loading....

]]> By: Donna Freedman http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1062472 Donna Freedman Sat, 01 Jan 2011 07:18:20 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1062472 @The other Donna: I probably should have clarified it...I had one year in 1976, then went back in fall 2005 to finish. I did one year at North Seattle Community College and then won a scholarship good for up to three years at the University of Washington. The foundation that offers these scholarships encourages recipients to take the whole three years, so I did. Good luck on your degree. When you finish, e-mail me at SurvivingAndThriving (a) live (dot) com and tell me so. @The other Donna: I probably should have clarified it…I had one year in 1976, then went back in fall 2005 to finish.
I did one year at North Seattle Community College and then won a scholarship good for up to three years at the University of Washington. The foundation that offers these scholarships encourages recipients to take the whole three years, so I did.
Good luck on your degree. When you finish, e-mail me at SurvivingAndThriving (a) live (dot) com and tell me so.

loading....

]]> By: Donna http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1062202 Donna Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:31:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1062202 Donna: I loved that you started your degree in 1976 and finished it in 2009. I too started mine in 1976 but am still working on it. Eight more classes to go, and then I am done. By the way, my name is Donna too. Donna:

I loved that you started your degree in 1976 and finished it in 2009. I too started mine in 1976 but am still working on it. Eight more classes to go, and then I am done. By the way, my name is Donna too.

loading....

]]> By: David Hunter http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1061752 David Hunter Fri, 31 Dec 2010 22:30:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1061752 @10: Wow, Donna! That's like winning the lottery! I don't think I have ever been so lucky to get my name drawn for anything. @10: Wow, Donna! That’s like winning the lottery! I don’t think I have ever been so lucky to get my name drawn for anything.

loading....

]]> By: AMANDA http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1061502 AMANDA Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:48:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1061502 I always enjoy your posts and I read some of your posts on MSN. Glad to know about your personal website! I always enjoy your posts and I read some of your posts on MSN. Glad to know about your personal website!

loading....

]]> By: rail http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1061392 rail Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:04:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1061392 You have had quite a ride Donna! Congrats on an interesting life. I also taught myself to read at 3-5 yrs, even tho' I can't spell to save my life. Its amazing how so many people that frequent this site have so much in common. I lived on 13 grand in 1994. Thank God I lived in the country and could raise hogs, a calf and chickens to live on(big garden too). Remember; With enough gumption it can be done. Anyway, keep going Donna, we enjoy the writing. You have had quite a ride Donna! Congrats on an interesting life. I also taught myself to read at 3-5 yrs, even tho’ I can’t spell to save my life. Its amazing how so many people that frequent this site have so much in common. I lived on 13 grand in 1994. Thank God I lived in the country and could raise hogs, a calf and chickens to live on(big garden too). Remember; With enough gumption it can be done. Anyway, keep going Donna, we enjoy the writing.

loading....

]]> By: Donna Freedman http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1061082 Donna Freedman Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:28:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1061082 @Jay #4: Was wondering that myself. What are you referencing? @Jay #4: Was wondering that myself. What are you referencing?

loading....

]]> By: Maureen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1060972 Maureen Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:47:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1060972 What I love about Donna's writing is she keeps it real. I just re-read her article Think You're Broke and it's a brilliant reminder of just how lucky the majority of us are. Money is completely more about mind than it is math. There's so much you can do by just thinking a bit more positively about your situation. What I love about Donna’s writing is she keeps it real. I just re-read her article Think You’re Broke and it’s a brilliant reminder of just how lucky the majority of us are.

Money is completely more about mind than it is math. There’s so much you can do by just thinking a bit more positively about your situation.

loading....

]]> By: First Gen American http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1060882 First Gen American Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:29:58 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1060882 Thank you for sharing your story. I also love Donna's articles. Wit + Street smarts = good reading. Thank you for sharing your story. I also love Donna’s articles. Wit + Street smarts = good reading.

loading....

]]> By: Mika http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1060572 Mika Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:40:29 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1060572 @Jay #4 - Is that a slur? Odd thing to say on GRS, unless there is a pop-culture reference that I am missing. @Jay #4 – Is that a slur? Odd thing to say on GRS, unless there is a pop-culture reference that I am missing.

loading....

]]> By: Hilary http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1060552 Hilary Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:31:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1060552 Donna, I learned to read when I was 4 also. :) I learned by watching my brothers learn to read (we were being homeschooled at the time and I thought their education was much more fascinating than my preschool coloring books). I have this thought that the majority of children could learn so much at a young age, but we just don't push them to do so. The mind is so capable at such a young age. Donna, I learned to read when I was 4 also. :) I learned by watching my brothers learn to read (we were being homeschooled at the time and I thought their education was much more fascinating than my preschool coloring books). I have this thought that the majority of children could learn so much at a young age, but we just don’t push them to do so. The mind is so capable at such a young age.

loading....

]]> By: Grace http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1060382 Grace Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:29:50 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1060382 Notice that no matter what else you tell us, we go right to "Jeopardy!" But congrats! You got further than I did. The year was 1973, Art Fleming was the host, and I got beat by a housewife from Brooklyn. But I did come home with $160 and a set of encyclopedias! Notice that no matter what else you tell us, we go right to “Jeopardy!” But congrats! You got further than I did. The year was 1973, Art Fleming was the host, and I got beat by a housewife from Brooklyn. But I did come home with $160 and a set of encyclopedias!

loading....

]]> By: Donna Freedman http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1060362 Donna Freedman Fri, 31 Dec 2010 05:20:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1060362 @David: Back in 1990 folks from "Jeopardy" came to Alaska and drew names from a barrel to take the test. A friend from work and I were among those chosen. In our particular batch, we were also the only two people in the room who scored well enough to be on the show. (They never called her, though. Pooh.) @Kace: I lived there from February 1984 until September 2001 -- and I've been visiting as often as possible ever since. In fact, my recent visit was the third one this YEAR. For more on that adventure, see: http://www.donnafreedman.com/2010/12/06/live-from-alaska-frozen-pipes-bachelors-on-credit-and-suggestive-pizza/ Or just click on "Alaska" in the cloud tag. I've done several pieces on the Great Land. Incidentally, Nicole is right: I have a weekly giveaway. This week it's $100 worth of Restaurant.com gift cards. Just sayin'. @David: Back in 1990 folks from “Jeopardy” came to Alaska and drew names from a barrel to take the test. A friend from work and I were among those chosen. In our particular batch, we were also the only two people in the room who scored well enough to be on the show. (They never called her, though. Pooh.)
@Kace: I lived there from February 1984 until September 2001 — and I’ve been visiting as often as possible ever since. In fact, my recent visit was the third one this YEAR. For more on that adventure, see:
http://www.donnafreedman.com/2010/12/06/live-from-alaska-frozen-pipes-bachelors-on-credit-and-suggestive-pizza/
Or just click on “Alaska” in the cloud tag. I’ve done several pieces on the Great Land.
Incidentally, Nicole is right: I have a weekly giveaway. This week it’s $100 worth of Restaurant.com gift cards. Just sayin’.

loading....

]]> By: Kace http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1060062 Kace Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:58:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1060062 You lived in Alaska?! When? Too cool! You lived in Alaska?! When? Too cool!

loading....

]]> By: The Penny Hoarder http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1060012 The Penny Hoarder Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:35:56 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1060012 You are also one of my favorites. I love your humor! :) You are also one of my favorites. I love your humor! :)

loading....

]]> By: Nicole http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1059912 Nicole Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:02:05 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1059912 Also everybody should check out Surviving and Thriving because Donna likes to give stuff away to commenters! Also everybody should check out Surviving and Thriving because Donna likes to give stuff away to commenters!

loading....

]]> By: David Hunter http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1059812 David Hunter Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:23:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1059812 Keep on inspiring! It's awesome that you were on Jeopardy! How did you get on the show? Keep on inspiring! It’s awesome that you were on Jeopardy! How did you get on the show?

loading....

]]> By: Bob http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1059732 Bob Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:04:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1059732 Really, really enjoyed your "Think you're broke" piece! Really, really enjoyed your “Think you’re broke” piece!

loading....

]]> By: Jay http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1059582 Jay Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:02:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1059582 Jeopardy?! Amazing! That's always been a dream of mine - congrats!! Hope you washed your hands after meeting the Jacksons tho... Jeopardy?! Amazing! That’s always been a dream of mine – congrats!!

Hope you washed your hands after meeting the Jacksons tho…

loading....

]]> By: Donna Freedman http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1059522 Donna Freedman Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:33:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1059522 Brenton: I won one game and crashed and burned the second night. Earned enough to pay for my daughter's braces and, among other things, a year's supply of dog food. We didn't have a dog. Brenton: I won one game and crashed and burned the second night. Earned enough to pay for my daughter’s braces and, among other things, a year’s supply of dog food. We didn’t have a dog.

loading....

]]> By: Nicole http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1059502 Nicole Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:30:58 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1059502 Donna Freedman is definitely one of my favorites! I love her brand of smart snark. And just the thoughtful funnies... and not so thoughtful funnies. She makes me laugh, and that is worth a lot. :) Donna Freedman is definitely one of my favorites! I love her brand of smart snark. And just the thoughtful funnies… and not so thoughtful funnies. She makes me laugh, and that is worth a lot. :)

loading....

]]> By: Brenton http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2010/12/30/grs-blogger-profile-donna-freedman/comment-page-1/#comment-1059462 Brenton Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:22:39 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=59912#comment-1059462 How did you do on Jeopardy? How did you do on Jeopardy?

loading....

]]>