Comments on: Budgeting — It’s a Philosophy http://www.organizing-life.com/budgeting-its-a-philosophy/organizing-your-space/ Tools to help organize your life. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:32:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rachel http://www.organizing-life.com/budgeting-its-a-philosophy/organizing-your-space/comment-page-1/#comment-433 Rachel Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:14:05 +0000 http://www.organizing-life.com/?p=1878#comment-433 I love what you wrote about being spiritually whole and that you don’t have to be “materially whole.” And congrats on reducing your spending by 50%! I love what you wrote about being spiritually whole and that you don’t have to be “materially whole.” And congrats on reducing your spending by 50%!

]]> By: AbbiePark http://www.organizing-life.com/budgeting-its-a-philosophy/organizing-your-space/comment-page-1/#comment-333 AbbiePark Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:42:11 +0000 http://www.organizing-life.com/?p=1878#comment-333 Gina, I never thought about this change of attitude before...but I am glad that it hit me upside the head now instead of later! Thanks for your well wishes. Gina, I never thought about this change of attitude before…but I am glad that it hit me upside the head now instead of later! Thanks for your well wishes.

]]> By: Gina http://www.organizing-life.com/budgeting-its-a-philosophy/organizing-your-space/comment-page-1/#comment-328 Gina Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:57:14 +0000 http://www.organizing-life.com/?p=1878#comment-328 Yes, I'm chiming in with a "Yeah, she gets it!" but I also think it's great that you and hubby are both on the same page. We weren't for many years, but now we actually sit down 1-2 times per month and go over where our discretionary money is, we set a budget for the whole year (incl. vacations), and we're working towards our goal of paying off the mortgage early. I think it's a good attitude you're adopting about not needing the latest-and-greatest. You'll be tested on that as your kids hit the tweens and teens (I'm already getting it a little with a 5yo). Good luck! Yes, I’m chiming in with a “Yeah, she gets it!” but I also think it’s great that you and hubby are both on the same page. We weren’t for many years, but now we actually sit down 1-2 times per month and go over where our discretionary money is, we set a budget for the whole year (incl. vacations), and we’re working towards our goal of paying off the mortgage early.

I think it’s a good attitude you’re adopting about not needing the latest-and-greatest. You’ll be tested on that as your kids hit the tweens and teens (I’m already getting it a little with a 5yo). Good luck!

]]> By: Chele http://www.organizing-life.com/budgeting-its-a-philosophy/organizing-your-space/comment-page-1/#comment-326 Chele Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:11:42 +0000 http://www.organizing-life.com/?p=1878#comment-326 Thank you Abbie. His biggest problem is change. He doesn't deal with change well. So having him make that big step is the worst part! Thanks again! Thank you Abbie. His biggest problem is change. He doesn’t deal with change well. So having him make that big step is the worst part! Thanks again!

]]> By: AbbiePark http://www.organizing-life.com/budgeting-its-a-philosophy/organizing-your-space/comment-page-1/#comment-325 AbbiePark Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:42:40 +0000 http://www.organizing-life.com/?p=1878#comment-325 Chele, you know, I never thought about my husband being on-board with this debt-reduction idea as a blessing to be had. I just assumed that he would be. I control most of the day-to-day finances, and he directs our long-term investment portfolio...just happend to be what we were both interested in in business school. :) But I guess it is wonderful to be on the same page with regard to our finances. I am keeping you and your husband in my prayers that you are able to find a goal you can both work toward. Money is a very tricky subject in many marriages. And having different ideas of wants, needs, and deserve-to-haves is very challenging. I wish you the very best as you continue this journey with your husband. :) Abbie Chele, you know, I never thought about my husband being on-board with this debt-reduction idea as a blessing to be had. I just assumed that he would be. I control most of the day-to-day finances, and he directs our long-term investment portfolio…just happend to be what we were both interested in in business school. :) But I guess it is wonderful to be on the same page with regard to our finances. I am keeping you and your husband in my prayers that you are able to find a goal you can both work toward. Money is a very tricky subject in many marriages. And having different ideas of wants, needs, and deserve-to-haves is very challenging. I wish you the very best as you continue this journey with your husband. :) Abbie

]]> By: Chele http://www.organizing-life.com/budgeting-its-a-philosophy/organizing-your-space/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Chele Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:06:23 +0000 http://www.organizing-life.com/?p=1878#comment-324 I will have you in my thoughts and prayers... I want the same thing but it's not easy talking to the husband about this. I need to just do it but I am afraid of the 101 questions he'll have and I won't have an answer for YET! It's something I have been working towards. The only thing we ever argue about is money so it is going to take some work to get him to the point I am! I'm glad your husband had such an open mind about it! I will have you in my thoughts and prayers… I want the same thing but it’s not easy talking to the husband about this. I need to just do it but I am afraid of the 101 questions he’ll have and I won’t have an answer for YET! It’s something I have been working towards. The only thing we ever argue about is money so it is going to take some work to get him to the point I am! I’m glad your husband had such an open mind about it!

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