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davidlosh@davidlosh.com wrote: I've noticed on this blog, you have mentioned on this blog, that the renters are loser mentality seems to be everywhere. It's a cultural thing. How do you fix the broader aspect of that mind set? Better yet what's go…
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That's not a typical Vista issue. I don't like the OS very much, but in my experience it does boot. If you want a Windows laptop, you might consider returning this one and waiting a few months until Windows 7 is released anyways. You'll end up …
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jon wrote: That's another reason manufacturers will be reluctant to invest in automatic control, even if it makes actuarial sense. These stories will circulate long after the problem was fixed. Meanwhile, so many people follow their GPS into ditch…
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davidlosh@davidlosh.com wrote: All the people I know who live debt free seem to be a step down in the quality of life category. The discussion is more and more bitter about consumerism. I don't have serious issues with your post, except th…
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WestSideBilly wrote: PublicEnemy#1 wrote: The reality is, despite all the "incentives" over the last 50 years there are still a heck of a lot of large passenger vehicles being driven on the roads so your theory fails, as usual. You just don…
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Count your blessings. At least you aren't that seller who NEEDS 21% above going rate for their house.
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PublicEnemy#1 wrote: rose-colored-coolaid wrote: but if most cars grew smaller (say midsized sedans were the BIG cars on the road) then the Smart Car becomes very safe. The trick is, how do you get to that point without governmental sei…
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TJ_98370 wrote: RCC - Isn't it a personal choice of acceptable risk? In a collision between a big vehicle and a little one, the little one is going to come out second best, always. Some people are okay with the fact that a collision like the one p…
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davidlosh@davidlosh.com wrote: Let me say that leverage is another trap and will be for many years to come. A part of the purpose here is that I advocate paying your property off, rather than getting another mortgage, ever. So, despite all …
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TJ_98370 wrote: . You know the occupants did not walk away from this one. What would you rather have in this type collision, the latest generation airbags or good old-fashioned vehicle mass? Fortunately, for us all, that kind of collision …
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Markor wrote: rose-colored-coolaid wrote: Most people can hardly tell the difference between a $100 glass of wine and a $5, or a $12 steak and a $70 one. In a study most participants preferred the taste of the more expensive wine, but onl…
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David, you started this thread asking about debt and when someone points out that fulfilling life can be had without it you grow very defensive. It seems like you're just looking for someone to tell you that it's good for you to be in debt. Sorry,…
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TJ_98370 wrote: Wow! The new car inventory at the local (Bremerton) Toyota, Nissan, and Honda dealerships has been decimated. Down maybe 70% to 80%. Three weeks ago their lots were maxed out. Now there are empty expanses of asphalt where new cars …
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davidlosh@davidlosh.com wrote: Is there building wealth with out risk? Can you build wealth without debt? The answers are no (on a technicality) and yes. Every action you take (or don't take) has some inherent risk, but you can build wealt…
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TJ_98370 wrote: . Twenty four more bank failures during the month of July. . Tracking the Nations Bank failures . Hmmm, 24 bank failures, 24 hours in a day, 12 disciples and their wives is 24, the Fox hit 24, 24 is 42 backwards. My n…
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TJ_98370 wrote: FreedomLover wrote: ......So in addition to $50K monster truck, a person should own a tiny little Smart-car for picking up bread. Better yet a scooter to satisfy you..... The only choices are monster truck, Smart-Car, or…
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davidlosh@davidlosh.com wrote: There's a lot of chatter about cash for clunkers and the debt that is creating. The truth is buying a new car is now the only way to keep a car in good repair. A car can nickle and dime you to the death of the car. A…
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jon wrote: Everything else being equal, it's clear that my demand next year is siphoned off this year. It doesn't really matter what you do with the old car, I won't want a new one for several years. In your example, your car consumption…
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jon wrote: The demand is not being compressed, because the cars traded in have to be destroyed. First, if you look at the analysis (? anecdotes??) the suggestion is that demand is being compressed for reasons entirely unrelated to the actua…
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I don't think this analysis is entirely spot on. In my personal dealings, I know people who seem to exclusively own newer cars (cars with payments in other words) and people who own older cars, generally with no payments. I would guess there is ac…
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I don't really understand your questions(?) David. From what I've seen on this blog, the majority of posters respect professionals who bring well reasoned opinions. It's when a professional's entire argument begins and ends with their own hubris t…
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ira s wrote: "When did Tim start predicting a bubble? Has he been accurate in the past?" I think that's a difference between Kary Krismer and myself. Kary doesn't like to make predictions. He doesn't see much value in it. And a year or two f…
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I trust the internet more...sort of. 1) No pressure - if a blogger says something I disagree with, I google for corraborating information. If I don't find any, I shrug and move on. Sitting in front of a realtor, I cannot as easily ignore them w…
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davidlosh@davidlosh.com wrote: So it may not be rocket science, or it may be easy, but the fact remains that renting an apartment or house, and working your job to save money to be debt free is just as much a hole, or trap, or burden, as servicing…
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It's not rocket science. Let's ignore housing for a moment. The only other expenses that are reasonable to finance are education, medical, and possibly a car. If your degree will boost your long-term earning potential, then it's rational to tak…
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Worst photo ever Tim. The grass is gobbling up the bottom story of the house. I doubt grass would normally even be visible from that view, so why create 3' tall blobs of it?
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Good point Alan. Perhaps, we all need a little more humility in our own efficacy. Or, we could all trust "The Secret".
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PublicEnemy#1 wrote: In any case, it doesn't matter because you certainly aren't going to change my mind anyway. In your case, that's clearly a herculean feat, regardless of what issue is being discussed.
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PublicEnemy#1 wrote: WestSideBilly wrote: The E-type has sentimental value and its scarcity drives it value; the Corvette is a better car. That is a subjective statement. Did you read his list of objective reasons it's better? Pub…
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PublicEnemy#1 wrote: If I only own old cars and only drive them on weekends, and work from home during the week, do I cause more or less pollution than someone who buys a new car and drives it 7 days a week? You've got the worst analogies. …