Comments on: Ask the Readers: One Expense Leads to Another? http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/ 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, 18 May 2013 11:18:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: SLCCOM http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-3015662 SLCCOM Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:38:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-3015662 Ever priced a king sized mattress? Two twins are a whole lot cheaper. Ever priced a king sized mattress? Two twins are a whole lot cheaper.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-3015522 Steve Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:31:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-3015522 That's a common misconception. That said, obviously it's close enough that a king size sheet does fit on two twins. Though it's not clear doing so would save you any money. That’s a common misconception. That said, obviously it’s close enough that a king size sheet does fit on two twins. Though it’s not clear doing so would save you any money.

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]]> By: SLCCOM http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-3015502 SLCCOM Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:18:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-3015502 A king-size bed is nothing more than two twins side by side. We got two twin mattresses, comfortable for each of us, and put king sheets on them. A king-size bed is nothing more than two twins side by side. We got two twin mattresses, comfortable for each of us, and put king sheets on them.

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]]> By: SLCCOM http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-3015492 SLCCOM Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:16:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-3015492 But most of the injuries from bike accidents are severe; don't forget lots of disability insurance, too. I don't think in the end they are "cheaper." But most of the injuries from bike accidents are severe; don’t forget lots of disability insurance, too. I don’t think in the end they are “cheaper.”

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]]> By: SLCCOM http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-3015482 SLCCOM Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:13:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-3015482 Extra phone chargers are available in thrift shops and dollar stores, too. Extra phone chargers are available in thrift shops and dollar stores, too.

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]]> By: SLCCOM http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-3015242 SLCCOM Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:51:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-3015242 A bike light isn't optional if you ride at night at all. I'm in favor of frugal, but not when it comes to helmets. Buy the top of the line; it is your life! A bike light isn’t optional if you ride at night at all.

I’m in favor of frugal, but not when it comes to helmets. Buy the top of the line; it is your life!

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]]> By: drea http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-3014622 drea Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:27:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-3014622 I think this is more of the trap of the 'there is only option A or option B and I MUST choose between the two' mindset. There is usually, if not ALWAYS, and option C. Lots of people think option A is go without and option B is buy brand new stuff. My solution to this problem: don't buy! and if you do buy, don't buy brand new. Tap into your network or community to find the stuff you need for free or very reasonably priced. My husband and I are moving into our very first apartment and have let everyone know that we are open to donations of old stuff or suggestions of where to go for yard sales. We were put in touch with a guy who helps older folks downsize and has lots of 'stuff' to offer. We'll (hopefully) be able to furnish our entire apartment with hand-me-downs and that's just fine with me. I think this is more of the trap of the ‘there is only option A or option B and I MUST choose between the two’ mindset. There is usually, if not ALWAYS, and option C. Lots of people think option A is go without and option B is buy brand new stuff. My solution to this problem: don’t buy! and if you do buy, don’t buy brand new. Tap into your network or community to find the stuff you need for free or very reasonably priced. My husband and I are moving into our very first apartment and have let everyone know that we are open to donations of old stuff or suggestions of where to go for yard sales. We were put in touch with a guy who helps older folks downsize and has lots of ‘stuff’ to offer. We’ll (hopefully) be able to furnish our entire apartment with hand-me-downs and that’s just fine with me.

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]]> By: RJB http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2683292 RJB Tue, 08 May 2012 20:39:59 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2683292 Luckily, he can do a lot of home fix-up projects himself, now that he owns a table saw. :) Luckily, he can do a lot of home fix-up projects himself, now that he owns a table saw. :)

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]]> By: Steve http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2682932 Steve Tue, 08 May 2012 19:04:20 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2682932 Even expected expenses can exceed expectations. We collected sample quotes for all sorts of repairs after what became our house was inspected. When we got real quotes from contractors, and then had the work done, every job ended up being on the order of 40% more than we expected. And that's not counting all the repairs that weren't discovered during the inspection. Even expected expenses can exceed expectations. We collected sample quotes for all sorts of repairs after what became our house was inspected. When we got real quotes from contractors, and then had the work done, every job ended up being on the order of 40% more than we expected. And that’s not counting all the repairs that weren’t discovered during the inspection.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2682872 Steve Tue, 08 May 2012 18:44:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2682872 I can't imagine him just "forgetting" to include at least hotels in the cost. I keep a spreadsheet of our international trips and airfare is typically only 25 to 50% of the cost of our vacations. Where are you guys going out of curiosity? I can’t imagine him just “forgetting” to include at least hotels in the cost. I keep a spreadsheet of our international trips and airfare is typically only 25 to 50% of the cost of our vacations. Where are you guys going out of curiosity?

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]]> By: Amanda http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2682832 Amanda Tue, 08 May 2012 18:35:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2682832 Another option is to not replace the TV, just get rid of it. We are exclusively netflix on our computers. Another option is to not replace the TV, just get rid of it. We are exclusively netflix on our computers.

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]]> By: Amanda http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2682812 Amanda Tue, 08 May 2012 18:33:02 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2682812 With our airline perks we usually pay more for hotels! Plus, hotels are DH splurge area. With our airline perks we usually pay more for hotels!

Plus, hotels are DH splurge area.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2682722 Steve Tue, 08 May 2012 18:11:15 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2682722 I am having a similar experience in reverse. We set up an old computer to be a media center. Except that we've already bought an external hard drive, an internal hard drive, a DVD drive, a wireless card, and some cables. But even after all that, the output of the system is not digitally secure, which limits what shows we can watch (though we can record shows that we can't watch, for some reason). So we may end up getting a new TV and a new video card that can output HDMI. All just because we wanted to turn a free computer I got from work, into a better VCR. And that's not even getting into the time sink that hundreds of hours of recorded TV has been. I am having a similar experience in reverse. We set up an old computer to be a media center. Except that we’ve already bought an external hard drive, an internal hard drive, a DVD drive, a wireless card, and some cables. But even after all that, the output of the system is not digitally secure, which limits what shows we can watch (though we can record shows that we can’t watch, for some reason). So we may end up getting a new TV and a new video card that can output HDMI. All just because we wanted to turn a free computer I got from work, into a better VCR.

And that’s not even getting into the time sink that hundreds of hours of recorded TV has been.

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]]> By: Putri http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2682362 Putri Tue, 08 May 2012 16:04:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2682362 Digital SLRs!! My husband bought one in January 2011. Christmas that year he bought a prime lens...and then now he wants to buy a telephoto or a wide angle lens, just two weeks before we go on our already expensive honeymoon! And don't think he'll stop there...eventually he will want to buy a new body, which won't work with the lenses we already have, so the whole process will start all over again... Digital SLRs!! My husband bought one in January 2011. Christmas that year he bought a prime lens…and then now he wants to buy a telephoto or a wide angle lens, just two weeks before we go on our already expensive honeymoon! And don’t think he’ll stop there…eventually he will want to buy a new body, which won’t work with the lenses we already have, so the whole process will start all over again…

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]]> By: KS http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2682302 KS Tue, 08 May 2012 15:49:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2682302 Music. I bought a $300 cello on eBay 10 years ago. I broke the bow after about 5 lessons and replaced it with a $200 bow. I played so much better I outgrew the cello, sold it for $50, and bought a $1300 cello. Lessons, music, adult amateur summer camp, and a better case...then I bought a $400 bow. But I still play, more than ever. I want a better cello now! Buy things and then you need to buy thing babies. Ah well. I'm happy. Music. I bought a $300 cello on eBay 10 years ago. I broke the bow after about 5 lessons and replaced it with a $200 bow. I played so much better I outgrew the cello, sold it for $50, and bought a $1300 cello. Lessons, music, adult amateur summer camp, and a better case…then I bought a $400 bow. But I still play, more than ever. I want a better cello now!

Buy things and then you need to buy thing babies. Ah well. I’m happy.

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]]> By: Frugal Portland http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2679072 Frugal Portland Mon, 07 May 2012 20:51:38 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2679072 I think spending on something can lead to spending in other areas, not even just related ones! For me, it's like flipping a switch: I'm either saving or spending, and it takes a lot to flip back to frugality. I think spending on something can lead to spending in other areas, not even just related ones! For me, it’s like flipping a switch: I’m either saving or spending, and it takes a lot to flip back to frugality.

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]]> By: KevinM http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2678592 KevinM Mon, 07 May 2012 18:33:01 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2678592 Six years ago my Dad found a table saw at 50% off. He enjoyed wordworking, but lived in an apartment. He put it in my Sister's garage with some other tools he had. She lives 40 minutes away and wasn't very excited about her garage slowly being taken over by projects. So, my parents decided to move out of their apartment into a house with a good woodworking shop. They got a good price on the house, but in the last six years they have: - replaced the roof - replaced the siding - built a fence - purchased a ride-on lawnmower - added more insulation to the house - improved the workshop He jokes that it is the most expensive table saw he's every purchased. Six years ago my Dad found a table saw at 50% off. He enjoyed wordworking, but lived in an apartment. He put it in my Sister’s garage with some other tools he had. She lives 40 minutes away and wasn’t very excited about her garage slowly being taken over by projects.

So, my parents decided to move out of their apartment into a house with a good woodworking shop. They got a good price on the house, but in the last six years they have:
– replaced the roof
– replaced the siding
– built a fence
– purchased a ride-on lawnmower
– added more insulation to the house
– improved the workshop

He jokes that it is the most expensive table saw he’s every purchased.

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]]> By: Salvador Antonacci http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2675612 Salvador Antonacci Mon, 07 May 2012 01:38:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2675612 Dear J.D. you're not alone 2 years ago my mom gave me a grill, then a few days ago I had to purchase a new one, even so there was nothing wrong with the old one, anyway I was not satisfy with the same model after walking around @ few stores, then I ended up buying the most expensive one. I had on mine to spend $150.00 to $200.00 (it cost me $690.00 ) and thats not all?a few years ago I was sleeping on a $250.00 full size bed,it seemed like my back bothered me more so then I went and purchased a Tempur-Pedic,worst mistake my back got worst then,I decided to go for a better one witch was the foster Stern so the moral of my story is that it never ends!!!!!!!! Dear J.D. you’re not alone 2 years ago my mom gave me a grill, then a few days ago I had to purchase a new one, even so there was nothing wrong with the old one, anyway I was not satisfy with the same model after walking around @ few stores, then I ended up buying the most expensive one. I had on mine to spend $150.00 to $200.00 (it cost me $690.00 ) and thats not all?a few years ago I was sleeping on a $250.00 full size bed,it seemed like my back bothered me more so then I went and purchased a Tempur-Pedic,worst mistake my back got worst then,I decided to go for a better one witch was the foster Stern so the moral of my story is that it never ends!!!!!!!!

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]]> By: Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops} http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2672922 Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops} Sun, 06 May 2012 10:16:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2672922 This is what happened to me earlier this year. I had a 100K Kia Sportage that seemed to always be breaking. I'm not a person who needs/wants a new car and I was hoping she'd last a few more years. Sadly, a $1200 break issue turned into an additional $2500 engine issue and more break issues. The car was only worth $1700, so definitely not worth it to pay $3000 (or more, who knows what would have broken next?) and I ended up buying a newish used car still under warranty. This is what happened to me earlier this year. I had a 100K Kia Sportage that seemed to always be breaking. I’m not a person who needs/wants a new car and I was hoping she’d last a few more years. Sadly, a $1200 break issue turned into an additional $2500 engine issue and more break issues. The car was only worth $1700, so definitely not worth it to pay $3000 (or more, who knows what would have broken next?) and I ended up buying a newish used car still under warranty.

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]]> By: Joe http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2672012 Joe Sun, 06 May 2012 02:30:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2672012 I like my good old fashion cell phone. Friends bust my chops to get a very expensive smart phone w/all bells & whistles. I do realize that smart phones are good to have, but I'd rather do with-out the expense. I have a GPS for the car & a nice computer @ home. I like my good old fashion cell phone. Friends bust my chops to get a very expensive smart phone w/all bells & whistles. I do realize that smart phones are good to have, but I’d rather do with-out the expense. I have a GPS for the car & a nice computer @ home.

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]]> By: Michael http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2671662 Michael Sat, 05 May 2012 23:25:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2671662 I probably would have bought one or two new nighstands, one or two new bedside lamps, and probably a nice poster to put above the bed. Talk about one expense leading to another! I probably would have bought one or two new nighstands, one or two new bedside lamps, and probably a nice poster to put above the bed. Talk about one expense leading to another!

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]]> By: Michael http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2671572 Michael Sat, 05 May 2012 22:50:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2671572 I almost bought a new larger bed, but cancelled at the last minute. They charged a $79 delivery fee, saying that the truck had already picked up the bed from the warehouse. Hey, I was out $79 instead of $300-500 for the bed, $300-700 for the mattress, and $50-150 for the bedding. The bed is small, but it's still usable. Be careful, or else it will eat you alive. I almost bought a new larger bed, but cancelled at the last minute. They charged a $79 delivery fee, saying that the truck had already picked up the bed from the warehouse. Hey, I was out $79 instead of $300-500 for the bed, $300-700 for the mattress, and $50-150 for the bedding. The bed is small, but it’s still usable.

Be careful, or else it will eat you alive.

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]]> By: skp http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2671542 skp Sat, 05 May 2012 22:40:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2671542 A slippery slope....I bought a small swimming pool years ago as a close out for $99. Had no idea that we'd have to spend $500 for sand (minimum for a load of sand) in order to be able to install it. My husband built a deck around it (not sure how much that was). And of course there was electric and chemicals involved too- although not much of a cost for those since the pool was very small. Kids loved it. The pool liner lasted two years. So we decuded to update to a large inground pool. Didn't consider theadditional cost of $2000 just for the water or the more expensive upkeep on this pool-much more on electric, chemicals and propone for heat than the "little pool". Kids grew up and left. Now waiting for grandkids to use it. A slippery slope….I bought a small swimming pool years ago as a close out for $99. Had no idea that we’d have to spend $500 for sand (minimum for a load of sand) in order to be able to install it. My husband built a deck around it (not sure how much that was). And of course there was electric and chemicals involved too- although not much of a cost for those since the pool was very small. Kids loved it. The pool liner lasted two years. So we decuded to update to a large inground pool. Didn’t consider theadditional cost of $2000 just for the water or the more expensive upkeep on this pool-much more on electric, chemicals and propone for heat than the “little pool”. Kids grew up and left. Now waiting for grandkids to use it.

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]]> By: Largebill http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2671222 Largebill Sat, 05 May 2012 20:06:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2671222 "Have you ever bought something only to discover that this one purchase led to another? And another? And another?" I have the best example imaginable: Twenty some years ago I bought this small thing called an engagement ring and that has led to one more purchase after another repeatedly. :-) “Have you ever bought something only to discover that this one purchase led to another? And another? And another?”

I have the best example imaginable: Twenty some years ago I bought this small thing called an engagement ring and that has led to one more purchase after another repeatedly. :-)

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]]> By: Amy F http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2671062 Amy F Sat, 05 May 2012 19:12:18 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2671062 We received (an unrequested but appreciated) flat-screen TV for Christmas last year. That led immediately to our need to upgrade our Tivo. We ended up paying, I think $200, for the machine and $20/mo forver when we'd had a paid-off Tivo before. And now we're trying to sell our entertainment center since it didn't really fit the new TV (but no one wants it because everyone else has flat-screen TV's too) and we bought a new one that does work. We're still holding off on getting cable but I end up watching TV online most of the time because the bad reception isn't worth watching. Even though we're forking over the Tivo money. We received (an unrequested but appreciated) flat-screen TV for Christmas last year. That led immediately to our need to upgrade our Tivo. We ended up paying, I think $200, for the machine and $20/mo forver when we’d had a paid-off Tivo before. And now we’re trying to sell our entertainment center since it didn’t really fit the new TV (but no one wants it because everyone else has flat-screen TV’s too) and we bought a new one that does work. We’re still holding off on getting cable but I end up watching TV online most of the time because the bad reception isn’t worth watching. Even though we’re forking over the Tivo money.

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]]> By: cc http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2670582 cc Sat, 05 May 2012 15:59:35 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2670582 and if you're a first time rider, motorcycle safety school. a quick price breakdown of my "let's be a biker!" phase: Bike: 1,000 (SCORE) Insurance: 600 first year, then 500, down to 400 now Motorcycle Safety School: 450 Helmet: 220 Riding jacket: 100ish? Cuter riding jacket: 250 Leather riding gloves: ~50 Badass leather boots: 200 Cool mirror shield for my helmet: 60 Nose and chin shields for helmet: ~30? Summer riding jacket: 150 Chrome for the bike: ~300 Registration: 43/yr License with Motorcycle endorsement: 89 Little rubber booties on the stand that get worn out: 12/pair Oil, extra cables, spare tube, flashlight, battery charger, other maintenance things: who even knows? Oh gosh, I just exhausted myself. Honestly I'm surprised there isn't more. This is all if you don't get in an accident, then you have to deal with medical bills, bike repairs, spare parts, a new helmet, etc... Somehow, still, I think they're still cheaper than cars. My husband's car started a series of breakdowns, each ranged from $25 to $900 for innocuous things you couldn't fix yourself (gear drive shaft sensor? wtf?). At least with the bikes, you can usually keep them running pretty well yourself. and if you’re a first time rider, motorcycle safety school.
a quick price breakdown of my “let’s be a biker!” phase:
Bike: 1,000 (SCORE)
Insurance: 600 first year, then 500, down to 400 now
Motorcycle Safety School: 450
Helmet: 220
Riding jacket: 100ish?
Cuter riding jacket: 250
Leather riding gloves: ~50
Badass leather boots: 200
Cool mirror shield for my helmet: 60
Nose and chin shields for helmet: ~30?
Summer riding jacket: 150
Chrome for the bike: ~300
Registration: 43/yr
License with Motorcycle endorsement: 89
Little rubber booties on the stand that get worn out: 12/pair
Oil, extra cables, spare tube, flashlight, battery charger, other maintenance things: who even knows?

Oh gosh, I just exhausted myself. Honestly I’m surprised there isn’t more. This is all if you don’t get in an accident, then you have to deal with medical bills, bike repairs, spare parts, a new helmet, etc…

Somehow, still, I think they’re still cheaper than cars. My husband’s car started a series of breakdowns, each ranged from $25 to $900 for innocuous things you couldn’t fix yourself (gear drive shaft sensor? wtf?). At least with the bikes, you can usually keep them running pretty well yourself.

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]]> By: Jenny http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2670212 Jenny Sat, 05 May 2012 13:37:56 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2670212 Elizabeth, most blue-ray players have apps from streaming services built in (and a lot of TVs do to) so you wouldn't need an additional device to stream Netflix. I upgraded to a flat screen a few years ago, and a blue-ray 2 years ago. I actually downgraded my cable package because with netflix streaming there was always something a I wanted to watch. Elizabeth, most blue-ray players have apps from streaming services built in (and a lot of TVs do to) so you wouldn’t need an additional device to stream Netflix. I upgraded to a flat screen a few years ago, and a blue-ray 2 years ago. I actually downgraded my cable package because with netflix streaming there was always something a I wanted to watch.

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]]> By: Ru http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2670052 Ru Sat, 05 May 2012 12:41:11 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2670052 And that's why I was never allowed a pony as a kid :( One day... one day. Knowing me I'll buy the damn thing and then discover that horse riding isn't actually as fun as I thought it would be. And that’s why I was never allowed a pony as a kid :(

One day… one day. Knowing me I’ll buy the damn thing and then discover that horse riding isn’t actually as fun as I thought it would be.

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]]> By: Rose http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-1/#comment-2669862 Rose Sat, 05 May 2012 11:41:24 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2669862 In our family we tend not to buy those additional things, we just hold out for the next gift giving holiday. Extra phone chargers, real non-makeshift yoga mats and bells and whistles make great gifts. My mother bought a bare kindle just before Mother's day. I'll get her a gift card, my brother can get her a cover. She'll use all the gifts regularly and we will feel like great gift givers. I wonder if we do this on purpose? In our family we tend not to buy those additional things, we just hold out for the next gift giving holiday. Extra phone chargers, real non-makeshift yoga mats and bells and whistles make great gifts. My mother bought a bare kindle just before Mother’s day. I’ll get her a gift card, my brother can get her a cover. She’ll use all the gifts regularly and we will feel like great gift givers. I wonder if we do this on purpose?

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]]> By: CAC http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/05/04/ask-the-readers-one-expense-leads-to-another/comment-page-2/#comment-2669712 CAC Sat, 05 May 2012 10:59:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=131762#comment-2669712 OMG! Years ago, I bought a venetian blind for my kitchen bay window - $89. Well, I HAD to cover the top so I sewed a cheerful valance for it. That looked so nice that I didn't like the drab brown paneling in my kitchen anymore, so I liquid sandpapered it, primed and painted it. Then the floors looked old against the fresh paint. Don't forget the cupboards! Then the OTHER rooms adjoining the kitchen looked yucky. Long story short, over a year, I totally redid every floor, wall & casing on the 1st floor and bought new furniture. It started out with an $89 blind so the sun wouldn't bother me sitting at my kitchen table. Now 20 years later & things are getting old, hubby is suggesting I get an area rug for the living room....DON'T GET ME STARTED!!! The whole chain will start again. I'm putting it off... OMG! Years ago, I bought a venetian blind for my kitchen bay window – $89. Well, I HAD to cover the top so I sewed a cheerful valance for it. That looked so nice that I didn’t like the drab brown paneling in my kitchen anymore, so I liquid sandpapered it, primed and painted it. Then the floors looked old against the fresh paint. Don’t forget the cupboards! Then the OTHER rooms adjoining the kitchen looked yucky. Long story short, over a year, I totally redid every floor, wall & casing on the 1st floor and bought new furniture. It started out with an $89 blind so the sun wouldn’t bother me sitting at my kitchen table. Now 20 years later & things are getting old, hubby is suggesting I get an area rug for the living room….DON’T GET ME STARTED!!! The whole chain will start again. I’m putting it off…

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