Comments on: Warren Buffett Would Be Proud

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 18:33:43 +0000

In reply to BeSmartRich. Congrats on doubling your $$$ - that's awesome!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 20:07:31 +0000

In reply to J. Money. Oh, believe me, I am all for taking legitimate deductions, but the manner in which Buffet does it seems like he's getting a charitable deduction for giving money to himself. And the avoidance of estate taxes for himself while preaching higher ones for everyone else.

By: BeSmartRich

BeSmartRich — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:45:52 +0000

There will be a moment to the people who read your blog as well as other blogs. At least they are interested in what you and other financial bloggers write about. That’s a great start. I was just like that. I read some articles from a financial blog then I started tracking my net worth, actively involved in investing and addicted to frugal living. About a year later, I am about to double my previously net worth. The time will come to the people.

Thanks for sharing as always!

BSR

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:11:56 +0000

In reply to Janeen. I do keep hearing that millennials are better with savings and owning less "stuff"/ etc. No idea if it's accurate but I'm going to believe it and remain happy :)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:06:46 +0000

In reply to Premature FIRE. Rock on!! That's a huge milestone!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:06:16 +0000

In reply to Christine @ The Pursuit of Green. Love it! You're making up for all the stupid mistakes I had to pay for with my house, haha... together we're Even Steven!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:05:23 +0000

In reply to Andrew.

Is it bad that I had to google what LBYM was?? :)

(for those reading who don’t know, it’s “living below your means”)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:03:09 +0000

In reply to Kathy.

I can’t speak for the controlling of money/farm part, but I don’t personally think there’s anything wrong with getting a tax write off when you donate. I have to believe it’s helped raise a LOT more money (and done a lot more good!) w/ that perk in place than without. Regardless of the true intentions of doing so…

Not trying to convince you to like Buffett or anything, just wanted to jump in on the deduction part real quick :)

By: Steve Miller

Steve Miller — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 12:51:04 +0000

It was fun to see the accomplishments of your readers, well done!

By: Tonya@Budget and the Beach

Tonya@Budget and the Beach — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:02:18 +0000

Awe if I’d know that line was your favorite I would have written it more eloquently. lol! I’m so happy you created a forum where people can openly be proud and declare their achievements! Because you’re right if we had national money suck day, we could easily find a reason why we suck because we are negative bias. We do need to celebrate each accomplishment, no matter how big or small. So thanks!