Stupid debt riddled neighbors...

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Funny thing about this thread is that despite the deputy Governor of South Carolina's claims that poor people are stupid animals that should not be fed......The real problem is college educated ******** that should know better.

 

[anemic]

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[SpanishCastleAle]

I pay 2x that too, though we have excellent insurance...

If they foreclose, I will pick it up cheap and have a rental property

And get a badass riding lawnmower to boot.

I have bad grass. I don't think I've spent $4K on my yard (equipment and chemicals combined) in the 15 years I've lived in my current house. $4K for a lawnmower...to have bad grass?

 

[The Pol]

If only the mower made the grass... my mower was $180 about 5 years ago, it is a champ. The key is careful watering and feeding of the lawn, that is cheap. The nicest mowers in the neighborhood belong to the people with the nastiest grass... go figure.

Well, new update, they are selling thier other car (the one that was too small for a baby car seat) to get another truck. Keep in mind they just traded in a truck that they were upside down on to get the van... and they are selling a car that they dont "own" either.

I mean, I dont care what they do... but I do look at this as a systemic problem in our society. Not an individual issue. This is why it chaps me...

Though, I never thought about the kick A mower and gas grill I could get in the deal.

 

[Brew-Happy]

If only the mower made the grass... my mower was $180 about 5 years ago, it is a champ. The key is careful watering and feeding of the lawn, that is cheap. The nicest mowers in the neighborhood belong to the people with the nastiest grass... go figure.

Well, new update, they are selling thier other car (the one that was too small for a baby car seat) to get another truck. Keep in mind they just traded in a truck that they were upside down on to get the van... and they are selling a car that they dont "own" either.

I mean, I dont care what they do... but I do look at this as a systemic problem in our society. Not an individual issue. This is why it chaps me...

Though, I never thought about the kick A mower and gas grill I could get in the deal.

Getting deeper and deeper underwater. I can't imagine the car payments, mostly because I chose not to have one.

This is the symptom of a society with Buying Disease.

You HAVE to buy a new car every 3 years!

I hope to run my Aveo into the ground with proper and timely maintenance. :rockin:

 

[IrregularPulse]

What you do when he buys the mower or any large purchase like that is just completely talk about all the options/features he should have gotten on it that were available instead of that base or minimum featured model. The only reason people like that buy stuff like that is to ,for some reason, impress their neighbors and this would just chap his ass to hear to talk about how it's weak and "a cheap version".

 

[The Pol]

Well, my car is 18 years old now... I put 1,000 miles a year on it. I figure I have about 6 more years before I need a new one. Granted, by then my house will be 8 years old and paid off too.

All people see though is that I "cant afford" a car or (insert high priced luxury for which I have no cash)

 

[The Pol]

What you do when he buys the mower or any large purchase like that is just completely talk about all the options/features he should have gotten on it that were available instead of that base or minimum featured model. The only reason people like that buy stuff like that is to ,for some reason, impress their neighbors and this would just chap his ass to hear to talk about how it's weak and "a cheap version".

I told him that my other neighbors mower (a 3k John Deere) had more cup holders, and tilt steering...

 

[kryolla]

you ever wonder if people that look like they have a lot of money are really poor because they spend all their money looking rich and the poor people are really well off because they know how to save

 

[IrregularPulse]

Well, my car is 18 years old now... I put 1,000 miles a year on it. I figure I have about 6 more years before I need a new one.
All people see though is that I "cant afford" a car

I feel you on this. And seeing people making the same money or less as you does make you want to buy a new car sometimes but then we come back to reality and realize they can't afford that car. I had a 98 Dodge Dakota. I planned on keeping it until the wheels fell off, but I got a 02F150 2 weeks ago. The reason I got the new truck was because we are getting a new camper this year and I just couldn't pull it with the old truck. But I got a fantastic deal on the "new" truck as it was my step father's and was able to own it without a monthly payment. There was no way I was taking on a car payment. But I will be taking on a camper payment, but they hold their value pretty well and I consider it an investment in my family's future for the next 10-15 years. But this truck will not be sold until A) the the engine/tranny explode or B) it's still around when/if we decide to upgrade to a larger 5th wheel camper

I told him that my other neighbors mower (a 3k John Deere) had more cup holders, and tilt steering...

hahaha

 

[nealf]

you ever wonder if people that look like they have a lot of money are really poor because they spend all their money looking rich and the poor people are really well off because they know how to save

You should pick up the book "The Millionaire Next Door". I think you will find that your thought is pretty close to accurate in a lot of cases.

 

[IrregularPulse]

you ever wonder if people that look like they have a lot of money are really poor because they spend all their money looking rich and the poor people are really well off because they know how to save

Makes sense, but at the same time you don't have to look "poor" to be smart with your money. You can have nice things, just not ALL of them
For instance, I don't play tournament paintball or ride dirtbikes anymore, but I spend enough on Brew stuff (not as much as some people on here) and home improvements along with the camper this year.

 

[the_bird]

I'd like to add....

A few days ago, I asked the good peeps here for advice on buying a new TV. Only reason I'm buying one is the old one is dying, and I don't want to throw good money after bad. TV only cost me a couple hundred bucks when I bought it.

So, I laid out clearly early on that I had a pretty strong budget of $500. Didn't want to spend more than that. And, a lot of people helped me out, pointed me in the right direction, gave me guidance towards trying to find a great, entry-level LCD.

There were ALSO a lot of folks trying to convinced me to jump from a 32" to a 42" (or bigger), telling me how there were these great TVs for $800, etc....

So, I don't begrudge anyone the right to spend their money how they see fit, but it seems to me there's plenty of people around here who aren't really sticklers for saving money, either.

(Incidentally, the one I bought was $380).

 

[kryolla]

The key is careful watering and feeding of the lawn, that is cheap.

my other neighbor this past spring now keep in mind this is his first house and a young couple but he asked my how come everyone around here has green grass and I asked him if he feeds his lawn and the look he gave me was whatcha talkin bout so I told him to get a spreader and some fert and gave him the calculation he needed to determine the right amount of fert to put down and when to put it down.

 

[olllllo]

It's noteworthy to me how some people want to make political hay out of this anecdote in the incorrect forum no less.

Kudos to those of you that did not.

 

[conpewter]

It is just an example of society. I've heard of so many people like this, or worse, they are just living off the government completely. I really hate that I work for a living, pay for my stuff and also have to pay for theirs through taxes or higher insurance premiums. But since less than 50% of people pay taxes now, I don't see how we can ever change, you still get to vote even if you don't pay taxes... so why would any politician run on a platform that would make those people pay taxes.

 

[conpewter]

my other neighbor this past spring now keep in mind this is his first house and a young couple but he asked my how come everyone around here has green grass and I asked him if he feeds his lawn and the look he gave me was whatcha talkin bout so I told him to get a spreader and some fert and gave him the calculation he needed to determine the right amount of fert to put down and when to put it down.

Eh I'm too cheap for even that, the grass/weeds are there just to keep the mud off your shoes. (And for the dog to run around on and poop on) No reason for it to be a pretty green.

 

[The Pol]

You should pick up the book "The Millionaire Next Door". I think you will find that your thought is pretty close to accurate in a lot of cases.

I LOVE that book...

 

[MeatyPortion]

It's silly to me that people will spend so much money on something that goes down in value so quickly.

You mean the kid?

 

[bknifefight]

...less than 50% of people pay taxes now, I don't see how we can ever change, you still get to vote even if you don't pay taxes...

If 50% is an accurate figure here it has to include kids under 18 who don't have jobs and they can't vote. If 50% of people who can vote don't pay taxes, I must only know people in the upper crust of society.

 

[The Pol]

If 50% is an accurate figure here it has to include kids under 18 who don't have jobs and they can't vote. If 50% of people who can vote don't pay taxes, I must only know people in the upper crust of society.

I dunno, are more than 50% of adults employed? Tax payer needs to be defined as employed and earning enough to actually pay taxes. My house is 50% tax payer... my wife is a stay at home mom, so only one adult in my home pays taxes.

 

[bknifefight]

I dunno, are more than 50% of adults employed? Tax payer needs to be defined as employed and earning enough to actually pay taxes. My house is 50% tax payer... my wife is a stay at home mom, so only one adult in my home pays taxes.

I don't know any figures on the subject, it just seemed high to me. With the exception of people like your wife, I would like to believe that a higher percent of people would pay taxes but maybe I have too much faith in humanity.

 

[The Pol]

I don't know any figures on the subject, it just seemed high to me. With the exception of people like your wife, I would like to believe that a higher percent of people would pay taxes but maybe I have too much faith in humanity.

I dont think it is faith in humanity. I mean, it isnt ODD for a family to have ONE income. It also isnt ODD for people to be under-employed and not make enough to even pay taxes at the end of the year. When you take those situations into account, it doesnt seem real far fetched

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Is this still a thread about social standing and the correct lawnmower according to one's place in society?

 

[The Pol]

Is this still a thread about social standing and the correct lawnmower according to one's place in society?

This thread isnt about social standing, that is the other forum

 

[beergears]

My wife and I are waiting to afford a dog&cat !

Don't think that way:
SWMBO and I (no kids) got a small dog years ago.
After a few years we nicknamed him "Booie-Booie Savings Bank": his "house" name was Booie, and with him around, we did not go anywhere -movies, restaurants etc., hence the "savings"...!

The savings did accumulate, and a place to live is no longer and issue.

Cool dude too,
Died at the ripe old age of 17, with us since 2-months old!

 

[remilard]

If 50% is an accurate figure here it has to include kids under 18 who don't have jobs and they can't vote. If 50% of people who can vote don't pay taxes, I must only know people in the upper crust of society.

About 45% of households pay no federal income tax.

Note that paying income tax is distinct from having money withheld and then returned.

 

[MeatyPortion]

About 45% of households pay no federal income tax.

Note that paying income tax is distinct from having money withheld and then returned.

Is this also taking into account military service personnel on deployment?

 

[bonzombiekitty]

Eh I'm too cheap for even that, the grass/weeds are there just to keep the mud off your shoes. (And for the dog to run around on and poop on) No reason for it to be a pretty green.

"Pretty green" implies that it's a nice thick and soft lawn, which is great to walk around barefoot on. That's one thing I miss living in the city, having a soft lawn to walk barefoot on.

 

[Houblon]

There were ALSO a lot of folks trying to convinced me to jump from a 32" to a 42" (or bigger), telling me how there were these great TVs for $800, etc....

So, I don't begrudge anyone the right to spend their money how they see fit, but it seems to me there's plenty of people around here who aren't really sticklers for saving money, either.

(Incidentally, the one I bought was $380).

90% of tv buyers after a couple months say the samething- "should have gotten a bigger screen"

How long do you plan on keeping the tv? we keep'em till they die so its better in the long run to spend extra up front (better brand/model/size).
Now have Sony Bravia 32in., worth every penny .


I'm very tight with my money but also know when its best to spend alittle more to save money longterm.

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