It amazes me that people are so self-serving that they actually think it is ok to steal and manipulate like this....I fully understand that the housing industry, especially banks/lenders, have caused pain and suffering for many, many individuals, but that does NOT make it ok to then fail to pay your bills as a homeowne...more

I found this article interesting, but, whether intentional or not, Lang comes across as a jerk....everyone who lives within their means, prioritizes their responsibilities, pay bills in a timely fashion consistently, etc, should, if they are a homeowner, have the right to remain in their home, not be subject to higher ...more

to "got the t-shirt"....you are blessed to have had a father who lived frugally and passed this trait onto you...children can certainly learn from their parents...my family were ultra frugal and i know i inherited some of their savvy....but, while one of my three children has an awareness about the value of money, my o...more

A few years ago I was screwed out of any savings and other accoutrements by a prior spouse with an unknown (by me, at least) gambling problem, so i was "lucky" enough to experience my losses prior to the so-called big bust....prior to that time i had lived within my means, and i have since cleared my debts, and returne...more

I am 46 years old with 3 children that I had within the space of 3 years. I was always slim, but I have never been into planned exercise, I just enjoy being active with my children. I am 5 ft 4 inches tall, weigh 115#, and have a decent bikini body...my children gave me curves, an inbuilt activity program, and an oppor...more