I saw this the other day on MSNBC.com: 1 in 10 boomers borrow for everyday expenses.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
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My name is Madame X, and I am a 50-something woman living in New York's lower Hudson Valley. I write about how much money I make, what I spend it on, how much I save, how I budget, my home-buying experiences, my financial goals and ambitions, my thoughts on class and what it means to be rich or poor, and anything else that relates to money. (More about me here, here, and here.)
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As of 5/14/24: $2,358,402
Goal for 12/31/24: $2,400,000
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#20: Don't Be Dumb
#2: Online Access
#3: Found Money
#4: Shopping
#5: Ask These Questions
#6: 401k and Roth IRA
#7: Now or Later?
#8: Work for Free...
#9: DIY vs PAY
#10: Make Enough Money
#11: See No Evil...
#12: Coupons
#13: Know Thyself
#14: Buy Good Things
#15: All and Nothing
#16: Who Do You Think You Are?
#17: Do the Math
#18: Alone and Together
#19: Too Much House
#20: Don't Be Dumb
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2 comments:
Not a surprise, people living beyond what they can afford. It's sad.
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