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Real people's story

March 22nd, 2008 at 02:50 am

I found this in CNN Money.

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2008/news/0803/gallery.real_stories/index.html

While I felt sorry for some of these people, I think some people are their own enemy.

I don't want to be too harsh on them. I'm not perfect, either. And, make mistakes here and there all the time.

Maybe we should tell them to read Saving Advice.

4 Responses to “Real people's story”

  1. Caoineag Says:
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    Yeah I read those as well. They made it sound like everyone is just dying when its a bit over the top. I don't know anyone who is having that many issues and I know plenty of people who live paycheck to paycheck...

  2. frugalhousewife Says:
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    It does not really give enough information. Have these people cut out all the extras they can? I wonder if they are like some of my friends who complain about being broke but spend $100 a month for a cell phone and $30 every night to eat out. I have no sympathy for that. I know some people work very hard and do everything they can but are still in a desperate situation. Others want to complain but are not willing to make sacrifices.

  3. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
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    Did you notice that at least half of these are/were people in the mortgage, homebuilding, or otherwise real estate related business?

  4. Maismom Says:
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    Joan.of.the.Arch,

    You're right!! It seems that people in that area of business was hurt the most. If that's the case, they enjoyed the easy ride of good market days, too. Don't you think?

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