tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post6731953095607259158..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: A Household Ledger from 1936Madame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-9451621632523179382011-10-01T22:24:42.098-04:002011-10-01T22:24:42.098-04:00I'm most amazed that rent was only 13% of the ...I'm most amazed that rent was only 13% of the income. I'm currently paying 36% of my take home pay as rent -- which I know is on the high side, but with the housing market the way it is, renters are being gouged.<br /><br />Interestingly, that $2.35 for lights and water was about 2.5% of the $95 income, and a quick calculation of my own numbers reveals that the percentage I pay is still roughly the same: 2.5%.Niftynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-22638280692613042082011-07-26T17:08:09.076-04:002011-07-26T17:08:09.076-04:00Thanks for this story about finding your husband&#...Thanks for this story about finding your husband's grandfather's ledger. It's interesting to remember how prices (and penmanship) have changed over the years, isn't it?Telebrandshttp://www.telebrands-products.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-37652225375297927942011-06-06T14:17:13.412-04:002011-06-06T14:17:13.412-04:00This is one of the reasons I keep publishing our e...This is one of the reasons I keep publishing our expenses and the breakdown by categories.<br /><br />This is the only reflection of everyday life and actual inflation.<br /><br />Great post, thanks.Financial Independencehttp://www.niterainbow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-4581455629732858702011-06-04T18:26:10.776-04:002011-06-04T18:26:10.776-04:00Wow! Don't you wish it was like that today! ...Wow! Don't you wish it was like that today! Amazing what inflation will do I guess.Samuel Stewarthttp://financiallyeliteblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-38010565115945701732011-06-04T11:15:59.333-04:002011-06-04T11:15:59.333-04:00It's amazing to see just the effects inflation...It's amazing to see just the effects inflation has had over the past 100 years. My Grandma used to tell me similar stories where a single quarter would easily buy lunch for the family.Anonymoushttp://(optional)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-51915068332784481342011-05-30T07:27:37.958-04:002011-05-30T07:27:37.958-04:00Superb blog...i like this too much!!!Superb blog...i like this too much!!!MarkLeehttp://www.metrostatefinancial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-65007400887924065232011-05-27T08:31:20.763-04:002011-05-27T08:31:20.763-04:00Wow, imagine spending only $12.50 on rent - it is ...Wow, imagine spending only $12.50 on rent - it is amazing to see how prices have inflated in that time.Nickhttp://www.everestforex.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-61794633200906877152011-05-20T02:32:30.645-04:002011-05-20T02:32:30.645-04:00Super Duper posting, whenever I come across a blog...Super Duper posting, whenever I come across a blog that really has some excellent unique content I always want to say thank you, there are so many blogs nowadays that are full of copied content.Wedding decorations Brisbanehttp://www.houseofloulou.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-90886186418919547922011-05-19T14:03:55.408-04:002011-05-19T14:03:55.408-04:00way too much for the lord's work...way too much for the lord's work...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-89728906171373454082011-05-18T06:22:55.788-04:002011-05-18T06:22:55.788-04:00I like this blog. Its really nice post. Thanks for...I like this blog. Its really nice post. 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Only 13%. ($12.50 / $95) <br /><br />That is extremely low compared to what is considered normal today.<br /><br />One fact that the media ignores in the wake of the housing bubble is that expensive housing is as bad for society as expensive food. Everybody needs food and shelter.Optioned Unarmednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-21841121430452896722011-05-07T05:04:36.121-04:002011-05-07T05:04:36.121-04:00We haven't a ledger at home.. I wish my mom wo...We haven't a ledger at home.. I wish my mom would have it soon!! I'm sure this ledger was so classic..:)Money Cliphttp://www.asseenontvlife.com/apparel/aluma-wallet-w-rfid-protection-does-it-really-protect-against-rfid-theft.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-82858985150029618142011-05-06T13:45:32.392-04:002011-05-06T13:45:32.392-04:00I have a ledger at home with my Mom's budget f...I have a ledger at home with my Mom's budget from the 1950s. Just like the one you have, I see how prices on certain items have risen questionably.<br /><br />Example: You have Rent $12.50, milk at 20 cents and the light bill at $2.35.<br /><br />TODAY I have $1250 Rent, $2.49 Milk, Newspaper $1, Light bill $440, Flowers for Mother's Day $29.99...Dave Lucashttp://dave-lucas.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-55697413914704932002011-05-06T13:13:37.865-04:002011-05-06T13:13:37.865-04:00What an amazing find. If you have any way to post...What an amazing find. If you have any way to post images of this at a future time, I'm sure many would enjoy seeing them.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Money Beaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699259132970415120noreply@blogger.com