Comments on: The Blame Game Part IV: Mating Men

By: Dr David Black

Dr David Black — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:21:21 +0000

Risk taking is not restricted to money matters only. The choice of partners is also risky.
Dr.David Black
www.blackchiropractic.com.au

By: Medela

Medela — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:32:20 +0000

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By: Morgan Brown

Morgan Brown — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:39:33 +0000

While I can certainly understand this logic (living in Orange County it's tough not to trip over a BMW or Mercedes) I also wonder what is to be said of the stat that more than 80% of all household income spending is directed by the woman of the house. If they're the ones controlling the purse strings then it is they who are to blame for all the cash-out refinances for the marble bath and granite kitchens, right? I mean you can have all of the responsibility and none of the blame, can you?

By: Fielding Mellish

Fielding Mellish — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:48:32 +0000

Ladies, You gotta choose: Do you want a man who has money or a man who looks like he has money? Pick one, not both. For 99% of the population they're mutually exclusive. And after 16 years in the mortgage business, seeing people's income, debts and savings, the most important conclusion I've come to is that car expenses are what keep people from accumulating wealth. Pick the guy driving the 5 year old Corolla and you'll probably have financial security. Pick the guy with the new Lexus SUV (and its $900 payment) and you'll have arguments about money, bill collectors calling you from the moment you wake up, and probably eventual divorce. The guy who seems exciting when you're 24 looks like a loser when you're 40. It's easy in this country to spend money you don't have. What's hard is saying “no” to imprudent purchases. Pick the guy who's a grownup.