Comments on Clever Girl Goes Blog: It's all about the Benjamins.

Good to know that we have the smart people but i s...

2008-10-13T15:18:00.000-07:00

Good
to know that we have the smart people
but i see that this economic is not affecting me
(no I am not selling drugs)
I see that America has become to spoiled were the point were we are going to have to start being humble
forget Chanel and Gucci
and start leaving the 1700's
were people use to live from no technology and just hands

I have that water bottle too... and I love Love LO...

2008-10-10T14:57:00.000-07:00

I have that water bottle too... and I love Love LOVE it!!! I have also become healthier because I'm drinking more water everyday :)

Ok, I REALLY like the idea of getting a gift card ...

2008-10-08T10:43:00.000-07:00

Ok, I REALLY like the idea of getting a gift card to set your spending limit for "that" store. I soo think I am going to "borrow" that idea.

BTW, keep up the blog! The chaos that is my life, desperately NEEDS your humor!

Gosh, WHEN are you going to write that book that w...

2008-10-04T10:44:00.000-07:00

Gosh, WHEN are you going to write that book that will sell millions?
Hmm? It'll be a fantastic success if you ask me.

Good post.

:]

-acute_disaster

That coffee card idea is genius. I fear how much I...

2008-10-02T11:32:00.000-07:00

That coffee card idea is genius. I fear how much I spend at Starbucks in a month. Thanks!!

It's a global crisis and we all need to do our bit...

2008-10-02T00:34:00.000-07:00

It's a global crisis and we all need to do our bit to help ourselves. Thanks for the thoughtful tips, I do think that we can all cut back to make life easier, just by taking time to think before we spend...

Thanks... :) Im going to try some of these things!...

2008-10-02T00:10:00.000-07:00

Thanks... :) Im going to try some of these things! Even here in Africa we can feel the pinch of whats happening overseas and Im desperately trying to pay off the little bit of debt I have so that I can once again walk around with that carefree feeling! :)

I dig your blog! I absolutely agree with what you ...

2008-10-01T23:09:00.000-07:00

I dig your blog! I absolutely agree with what you are saying here- especially #1! With friends working in the serving industry, I know how important tips can be. Thanks for reminding people to still eat out once in a while!

great tips

2008-10-01T23:03:00.000-07:00

great tips

I say all the time, "No matter how broke I am, I w...

2008-10-01T20:51:00.000-07:00

I say all the time, "No matter how broke I am, I will ALWAYS spend money to go out to eat".

I have to.

"and that might mean cutting back on a few things ...

2008-10-01T20:03:00.000-07:00

"and that might mean cutting back on a few things here and there.

(Like buying more clothes for the dog. Even though that makes me cry inside.)"

OMG! I love it! I am crying too thinking that I'd have to cut down on "outfits" for my poocher - Miss Daisy! see: http://missdaisydog.blogspot.com/2008/09/what-up-dawg.html

Love, Love, LOVE your blog!

Ex-freakin-actly. Who wants to find their only acc...

2008-10-01T19:55:00.000-07:00

Ex-freakin-actly. Who wants to find their only access to the internet is at work, (where they have everything blocked anyway). I started doing the coffee gift card a few months ago, too! Here I thought I was a genius and you already thought of it. Not only did it cut back my coffee spending, but no matter what happened to the rest of my money, I still had coffee reserves. :)

I like the way you think. I recently got a credit ...

2008-10-01T17:35:00.000-07:00

I like the way you think. I recently got a credit card that I get cash back on. I have to use the credit card, so I might as well get money back on it.

Awesome list, Tia. Clearly. :-) Can I add one thin...

2008-10-01T15:50:00.000-07:00

Awesome list, Tia. Clearly. :-) Can I add one thing to it though? EBAY! True, garage sales bring in cash on old stuff, but nothing -- NOTHING -- beats the income ebay can bring in on crap! I recently sold an old early 90's Nintendo system for $105 on ebay (and going along with the charitable vibe, it was purchased by a man who intends to ship it to his son and fellow troops on duty in Iraq so they can have a little piece of home there with them. I thought that was about the sweetest thing I'd ever heard! How about you?) and I once sold an old Wonder Woman outfit from a 1970's Wonder Woman Barbie Doll for $60 (no doll, just the outfit! Crazy, huh?). I make a pretty decent income on ebay (it's my second job) and it's all on stuff just sitting in the storage unit, taking up space. So, I'd definitely recommend ebay-selling if someone is looking for some extra cash and has stuff the want to part with. Definitely.

good advice! im sure that since about a billion p...

2008-10-01T15:46:00.000-07:00

good advice! im sure that since about a billion people read your blog, your advice will be used:-)

Thanks for the tips....I would add using a bike if...

2008-10-01T15:34:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the tips....I would add using a bike if possible...It can help your wallet and the environment...plus it's great exercise;)

Great tips, girl. I really enjoy your blog. I ju...

2008-10-01T12:32:00.000-07:00

Great tips, girl. I really enjoy your blog. I just happened upon it about a week ago and I'm hooked!

It's really scary what's going on...And what kills...

2008-10-01T11:45:00.000-07:00

It's really scary what's going on...

And what kills me is how many people in their twenties have no idea what's going on and aren't bothering to figure it out ( which means they're in for a big surprise). The whole "I'm too cool to care about politics" is no longer an opinion but a way-to-go-bankrupt. :/

But nice tips! And 'silly and obvious' are the kinds of tips most people need, anyhow... Not just stocks and bonds but things that apply to the everyday-life.

Great tips! I especially like the first one. My hu...

2008-10-01T11:26:00.000-07:00

Great tips! I especially like the first one. My hubby and I recently started eating smaller portions and guess what...we lost weight! 15 lbs for me so far. Through in a few healthy snacks and you are set for the day. It helps counter that I sit on my butt in front of the computer so much.

I agree w/ uncommon depth. Let's remember the ind...

2008-10-01T11:01:00.000-07:00

I agree w/ uncommon depth. Let's remember the indies. There the ones that starts everything effective anyways.
It's not always about the Benjamins ... at least I hope and dream that it shouldn't be all about the Benjamins.
Yes, money is tight....let's try focusing on our happiness folks, regardless.

Another tip (if I may): independent artisans. Mone...

2008-10-01T10:28:00.000-07:00

Another tip (if I may): independent artisans. Money spent with them trickles down. Money spent with corporations does not.

Now would you like to come and help organize our garage sale?

Great tips! The money is certainly getting tighter...

2008-10-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

Great tips! The money is certainly getting tighter and tighter around here....I laughed when you said "like buying clothes for the dog" and then I realized that just yesterday I was trying to rationalize ordering a pet jersey from my husbands favorite football team as a surprise for him. 2 months ago I had no dog and I was ok - now I am puppy crazy!
great post - i really enjoy your blog.

aahhhhh. I LOVE THIS BLOG....and all of your other...

2008-09-30T23:08:00.000-07:00

aahhhhh. I LOVE THIS BLOG....and all of your other blogs as well. THANK YOU for your insight, and wonderful starter tips. Just what I needed to read. :)

Good advice. I love the taco's from Jack N the Bo...

2008-09-30T20:53:00.000-07:00

Good advice. I love the taco's from Jack N the Box. Just had some yesterday.

This is a great post. I love the bit at the end a...

2008-09-30T19:56:00.000-07:00

This is a great post. I love the bit at the end about Ramen. Even though I love Ramen it only tastes good when you eat it by choice and not necessity.