I would love to understand how some of the posts have ANY thumbs down, when they are obviously telling their own stories of how they live their lives responsibly.  Who is there that can possibly disagree with responsible living?  Even if you personally have made a mess of your own finances, doing things right is obviou...more

First of all, what's the deal with all this dating crap?  Isn't there some way to block it?   Ok, my wife and I are pretty close to making the "magic" $150k.  I have 2 degrees, and have been at my job for over 24 years.  My wife has a science degree, and is at her 25 year anniversary.  Both of us went to in-state s...more

I guess I'm one of those "rich" people, but I'll weigh in anyway, and invite the wrath of everyone else.  In 2009 my wife and I had taxable income of just over $209k, of which $158 was salary, pd. $46.6k in taxes, for a combinded rate of 23.81%.  I don't like paying taxes, never have, never will.  That being said, I un...more