Stacking Pennies . . .

The BF's parents were in town this past weekend, and they treated us all weekend. I spent 8.50 on the Bourne Ultimatum for us before they got here, but other than that, it was on them. I enjoyed the treat, and they wouldn't have allowed us to pay for ourselves.

Although they are much older than we are, we both went into lucrative fields and can make about as much money as our parents. With 25 years of experience nursing, I think my mom makes about the same as I do, but she can make much more when she works overtime (I'm salaried). My dad's wages fluctuate, as he is self employed, but I think he makes less than my mom.

I've found myself thinking about money more than I would like to. When we discussing my boyfriends sister, I had a strong desire to find out how much money she makes. She has a MS in accounting and CPA certification, and his mom has mentioned several times "she makes good money" and they just bought a brand new car. I went so far as to google salary data, but didn't find any solid numbers, so I gave up.

But really, who cares? I make more money than a lot of people my age. I also make less money that a lot of people my age. I think the more important thing is, I'm careful with my money. It isn't that I don't splurge on unnecessary items, but it is that I know that I'm splurging and I make sure that I believe it is worth it.

I hear a lot of buzz about how young people today aren't careful with their money, but I must run with a different crowd. Everyone I know is saving at least 8% in their 401ks. Some are taking advantage of the employee stock purchase program. I don't know anyone who carries a balance on their credit cards, and most seem savvy about things. Many friends are probably less frugal than I am, but most were lucky enough to have no student loans. Anyway, I like that my friends are starting out on the right financial foot.

Speaking of the right foot, I finally convinced the boy to get a high yield savings account, along with his first credit card! I'm so proud, and it only took me 6 months of telling him the virtues of online accounts. :)

I'm driving to see my family this weekend and riding with my sister. She asked if we could split gas, and I obliged. Part of me thinks it isn't fair because we are taking their SUV, and I'm hardly saving anything by carpooling with them. But being frugal is good, being cheap is annoying. She stays home with my nephew and I know I make more than her husband. It would be really rude of me to be a cheapskate when I know they are trying to buy a house. Besides, plane tickets were around $500 at the cheapest!

The BF's parents were in town this past weekend, and they treated us all weekend. I spent 8.50 on the Bourne Ultimatum for us before they got here, but other than that, it was on them. I enjoyed the treat, and they wouldn't have allowed us to pay for ourselves.

Although they are much older than we are, we both went into lucrative fields and can make about as much money as our parents. With 25 years of experience nursing, I think my mom makes about the same as I do, but she can make much more when she works overtime (I'm salaried). My dad's wages fluctuate, as he is self employed, but I think he makes less than my mom.

I've found myself thinking about money more than I would like to. When we discussing my boyfriends sister, I had a strong desire to find out how much money she makes. She has a MS in accounting and CPA certification, and his mom has mentioned several times "she makes good money" and they just bought a brand new car. I went so far as to google salary data, but didn't find any solid numbers, so I gave up.

But really, who cares? I make more money than a lot of people my age. I also make less money that a lot of people my age. I think the more important thing is, I'm careful with my money. It isn't that I don't splurge on unnecessary items, but it is that I know that I'm splurging and I make sure that I believe it is worth it.

I hear a lot of buzz about how young people today aren't careful with their money, but I must run with a different crowd. Everyone I know is saving at least 8% in their 401ks. Some are taking advantage of the employee stock purchase program. I don't know anyone who carries a balance on their credit cards, and most seem savvy about things. Many friends are probably less frugal than I am, but most were lucky enough to have no student loans. Anyway, I like that my friends are starting out on the right financial foot.

Speaking of the right foot, I finally convinced the boy to get a high yield savings account, along with his first credit card! I'm so proud, and it only took me 6 months of telling him the virtues of online accounts. :)

I'm driving to see my family this weekend and riding with my sister. She asked if we could split gas, and I obliged. Part of me thinks it isn't fair because we are taking their SUV, and I'm hardly saving anything by carpooling with them. But being frugal is good, being cheap is annoying. She stays home with my nephew and I know I make more than her husband. It would be really rude of me to be a cheapskate when I know they are trying to buy a house. Besides, plane tickets were around $500 at the cheapest!

The BF's parents were in town this past weekend, and they treated us all weekend. I spent 8.50 on the Bourne Ultimatum for us before they got here, but other than that, it was on them. I enjoyed the treat, and they wouldn't have allowed us to pay for ourselves.

Although they are much older than we are, we both went into lucrative fields and can make about as much money as our parents. With 25 years of experience nursing, I think my mom makes about the same as I do, but she can make much more when she works overtime (I'm salaried). My dad's wages fluctuate, as he is self employed, but I think he makes less than my mom.

I've found myself thinking about money more than I would like to. When we discussing my boyfriends sister, I had a strong desire to find out how much money she makes. She has a MS in accounting and CPA certification, and his mom has mentioned several times "she makes good money" and they just bought a brand new car. I went so far as to google salary data, but didn't find any solid numbers, so I gave up.

But really, who cares? I make more money than a lot of people my age. I also make less money that a lot of people my age. I think the more important thing is, I'm careful with my money. It isn't that I don't splurge on unnecessary items, but it is that I know that I'm splurging and I make sure that I believe it is worth it.

I hear a lot of buzz about how young people today aren't careful with their money, but I must run with a different crowd. Everyone I know is saving at least 8% in their 401ks. Some are taking advantage of the employee stock purchase program. I don't know anyone who carries a balance on their credit cards, and most seem savvy about things. Many friends are probably less frugal than I am, but most were lucky enough to have no student loans. Anyway, I like that my friends are starting out on the right financial foot.

Speaking of the right foot, I finally convinced the boy to get a high yield savings account, along with his first credit card! I'm so proud, and it only took me 6 months of telling him the virtues of online accounts. :)

I'm driving to see my family this weekend and riding with my sister. She asked if we could split gas, and I obliged. Part of me thinks it isn't fair because we are taking their SUV, and I'm hardly saving anything by carpooling with them. But being frugal is good, being cheap is annoying. She stays home with my nephew and I know I make more than her husband. It would be really rude of me to be a cheapskate when I know they are trying to buy a house. Besides, plane tickets were around $500 at the cheapest!

The BF's parents were in town this past weekend, and they treated us all weekend. I spent 8.50 on the Bourne Ultimatum for us before they got here, but other than that, it was on them. I enjoyed the treat, and they wouldn't have allowed us to pay for ourselves.

Although they are much older than we are, we both went into lucrative fields and can make about as much money as our parents. With 25 years of experience nursing, I think my mom makes about the same as I do, but she can make much more when she works overtime (I'm salaried). My dad's wages fluctuate, as he is self employed, but I think he makes less than my mom.

I've found myself thinking about money more than I would like to. When we discussing my boyfriends sister, I had a strong desire to find out how much money she makes. She has a MS in accounting and CPA certification, and his mom has mentioned several times "she makes good money" and they just bought a brand new car. I went so far as to google salary data, but didn't find any solid numbers, so I gave up.

But really, who cares? I make more money than a lot of people my age. I also make less money that a lot of people my age. I think the more important thing is, I'm careful with my money. It isn't that I don't splurge on unnecessary items, but it is that I know that I'm splurging and I make sure that I believe it is worth it.

I hear a lot of buzz about how young people today aren't careful with their money, but I must run with a different crowd. Everyone I know is saving at least 8% in their 401ks. Some are taking advantage of the employee stock purchase program. I don't know anyone who carries a balance on their credit cards, and most seem savvy about things. Many friends are probably less frugal than I am, but most were lucky enough to have no student loans. Anyway, I like that my friends are starting out on the right financial foot.

Speaking of the right foot, I finally convinced the boy to get a high yield savings account, along with his first credit card! I'm so proud, and it only took me 6 months of telling him the virtues of online accounts. :)

I'm driving to see my family this weekend and riding with my sister. She asked if we could split gas, and I obliged. Part of me thinks it isn't fair because we are taking their SUV, and I'm hardly saving anything by carpooling with them. But being frugal is good, being cheap is annoying. She stays home with my nephew and I know I make more than her husband. It would be really rude of me to be a cheapskate when I know they are trying to buy a house. Besides, plane tickets were around $500 at the cheapest!