Comments on: Five Things That a Generation X Financial Planner Did, That You Can Too http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/ Helping a unique generation achieve financial independence. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:15:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Five Money Smart Decisions To Start Your Career http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-123394 Five Money Smart Decisions To Start Your Career Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:22:50 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-123394 [...] This was originally a guest post at Gen X Finance. Thanks to Jeremy for originally posting it on his blog.  You can see the original article here. [...] [...] This was originally a guest post at Gen X Finance. Thanks to Jeremy for originally posting it on his blog.  You can see the original article here. [...]

]]> By: Dave http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-106971 Dave Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:20:39 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-106971 I have some of my own tips 1. SHOP ONLINE. You avoid paying taxes on purchases when you buy from out of state merchants and you can often get a better base price than anything sold in brick and mortars. 2. Learn to cook, this one is so obvious no explanation is necessary. 3. For those of us living in New York, take the Subway. I have so many friends who for some reason think taking the subway is beneath them and will hail a cab at every opportunity. The monthly pass on the subway is economical and can save big dollars over time. 4. Join a gym. At first glance this may not seem like a money saving activity but going to the gym for me takes up a lot of spare time that I would otherwise be using to spend money. Not only that but you get in shape and generally feel good about yourself as you lose the extra weight you have accumulated around the mid section. 5. Live with your girlfriend, great way to see if you are compatible before taking the leap and you can split expenses like rent, food etc. Plus what better and cheaper form of entertainment is there than sex? I have some of my own tips

1. SHOP ONLINE. You avoid paying taxes on purchases when you buy from out of state merchants and you can often get a better base price than anything sold in brick and mortars.
2. Learn to cook, this one is so obvious no explanation is necessary.
3. For those of us living in New York, take the Subway. I have so many friends who for some reason think taking the subway is beneath them and will hail a cab at every opportunity. The monthly pass on the subway is economical and can save big dollars over time.
4. Join a gym. At first glance this may not seem like a money saving activity but going to the gym for me takes up a lot of spare time that I would otherwise be using to spend money. Not only that but you get in shape and generally feel good about yourself as you lose the extra weight you have accumulated around the mid section.
5. Live with your girlfriend, great way to see if you are compatible before taking the leap and you can split expenses like rent, food etc. Plus what better and cheaper form of entertainment is there than sex?

]]> By: john http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-106946 john Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:12:19 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-106946 all these frugal/cheap a** blog talked about ira and 401k and all these crap.. how are they doing now? how much did you lose?and forget about sticking around for the long run. This generation is lost all these frugal/cheap a** blog talked about ira and 401k and all these crap.. how are they doing now? how much did you lose?and forget about sticking around for the long run. This generation is lost

]]> By: Bernz http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-106554 Bernz Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:53:38 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-106554 Well, I waited over 3 years before I actually purchased my 50 inch LCD and was able to buy it for such a bargain. Really well worth the wait. Invest, invest, invest in your future but don't forget to live in the present as well. Well, I waited over 3 years before I actually purchased my 50 inch LCD and was able to buy it for such a bargain. Really well worth the wait. Invest, invest, invest in your future but don’t forget to live in the present as well.

]]> By: Jeff Rose http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-106535 Jeff Rose Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:37:18 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-106535 @ Jim Hey now. That was my baby for several years. That car has been long sold and now drive something much more presentable. It's not my dream car per se, but it's definitely in my top 5. Plus, if you think that car was bad, you should have seen the one I drove before it :) @ Jim

Hey now. That was my baby for several years. That car has been long sold and now drive something much more presentable. It’s not my dream car per se, but it’s definitely in my top 5.

Plus, if you think that car was bad, you should have seen the one I drove before it :)

]]> By: jim http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-106445 jim Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:32:41 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-106445 Probably could've picked a better picture for "new ride." :) Probably could’ve picked a better picture for “new ride.” :)

]]> By: studenomics http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-102503 studenomics Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:18:17 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-102503 Being a current student let me tell you that we would have definitely got along if we were in school at the same time. Finance is not my major but I take a finance course here and there. I just assumed that people that dealt with money would be good with money, this is actually pretty false. Some of the things that my fellow students tell me leads to me just shaking my head. I just can't figure out why people that are in school full time need a new car, new jeans, or a new tv. Don't get me wrong I'm a very social guy and the type you could definitely run into at a party, but this can all be done without spending a ton of money. Being a current student let me tell you that we would have definitely got along if we were in school at the same time. Finance is not my major but I take a finance course here and there. I just assumed that people that dealt with money would be good with money, this is actually pretty false. Some of the things that my fellow students tell me leads to me just shaking my head. I just can’t figure out why people that are in school full time need a new car, new jeans, or a new tv. Don’t get me wrong I’m a very social guy and the type you could definitely run into at a party, but this can all be done without spending a ton of money.

]]> By: Weekly Round Up- Guest Post Week | Good Financial Cents http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-102422 Weekly Round Up- Guest Post Week | Good Financial Cents Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:24:21 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-102422 [...] I got that great steak chili recipe that I shared earlier this week.  On his  blog, I shared 5 things that I did financially that was able to get me ahead.  These are things that I achieved not just because I’m a financial planner, but because I [...] [...] I got that great steak chili recipe that I shared earlier this week.  On his  blog, I shared 5 things that I did financially that was able to get me ahead.  These are things that I achieved not just because I’m a financial planner, but because I [...]

]]> By: Jeff Rose http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-102420 Jeff Rose Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:00:08 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-102420 @ Travis It's amazing what a little bit of sacrifice at the time can put you far ahead later on in life. Even though you weren't "as frugal" then, it still made a huge impact. @ Tom. Only two months to be debt free is great. Think of the vast majority that have years ahead of them before they can say the same. You're almost there! Congrats! @ Ken I'd go a step further and say Personal Finance 101 should be in high school or even junior high. Hope you come by to visit my blog and visit often :) @ Travis It’s amazing what a little bit of sacrifice at the time can put you far ahead later on in life. Even though you weren’t “as frugal” then, it still made a huge impact.

@ Tom. Only two months to be debt free is great. Think of the vast majority that have years ahead of them before they can say the same. You’re almost there! Congrats!

@ Ken I’d go a step further and say Personal Finance 101 should be in high school or even junior high. Hope you come by to visit my blog and visit often :)

]]> By: Ken http://genxfinance.com/2009/01/14/five-things-that-a-generation-x-financial-planner-did-that-you-can-too/#comment-102365 Ken Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:17:09 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/?p=1030#comment-102365 If only students in college were required to take Personal Finance 101. Kudos to you for being patient and saving for the future. I'll definitely come visit your site. If only students in college were required to take Personal Finance 101. Kudos to you for being patient and saving for the future. I’ll definitely come visit your site.

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