tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post720674811272660677..comments2024-01-14T02:19:58.938-08:00Comments on livelife365: How To Survive an Election Year Financial MeltdownAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619996824958462393noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-6792421116627005992008-10-20T02:15:00.000-07:002008-10-20T02:15:00.000-07:00This is really good adviceThis is really good adviceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-88123000278109854812008-10-20T01:33:00.000-07:002008-10-20T01:33:00.000-07:00I WILL be voting for change. Chuck Baldwin of the...I WILL be voting for change. Chuck Baldwin of the Constitution Party!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-14144517978085038022008-10-15T15:25:00.000-07:002008-10-15T15:25:00.000-07:00I'm in it for the long term...but today felt painf...I'm in it for the long term...but today felt painful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-9172384634338807052008-10-15T10:58:00.000-07:002008-10-15T10:58:00.000-07:00i thought the next post should be about garlic? lo...i thought the next post should be about garlic? lol. just pulling your leg =p<BR/><BR/>btw, i'm hardly invest my money in any kind of investment yet except amanah saham bumiputera (asb) which is managed by the government and i can enjoy the 7-12% dividend a year. as soon as this asb full with 250k then i will try some other while enjoying my 17k-30k a year dividend hehe. travel somewhere maybe? <BR/><BR/>are you good in fd instead of bond and stock?Faisal Admarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670555138520564356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-57547347689196295442008-10-15T08:18:00.000-07:002008-10-15T08:18:00.000-07:00What a great post... I honestly felt better after ...What a great post... I honestly felt better after reading it! <BR/><BR/>"Takes commonsense and practical approach to combat all the craziness going on out there." <BR/><BR/><BR/>Well said!!!Vintage Lollipops https://www.blogger.com/profile/15096607158422415629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-64304522421242390492008-10-15T03:49:00.000-07:002008-10-15T03:49:00.000-07:00Pick up any book on the international system writt...Pick up any book on the international system written somewhat recently and you are guaranteed to see one overriding paradigm: globalization. This concept has been researched, questioned, and analyzed by practitioners and academics from all realms- some argue its problems others its benefits and still some questioning if it even is a new shift in the world order. Well this week we saw a pretty extreme and concrete example of the actual effects of globalization and what this means for our policy makers- and our election<BR/>-------------------------<BR/>geovani<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.drivenwide.com" REL="nofollow">Viral Marketing</A>geovanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06007284196471724756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-43257277703959829472008-10-15T03:35:00.000-07:002008-10-15T03:35:00.000-07:00A great post. Your suggestions are both insightful...A great post. Your suggestions are both insightful and doable. I do some of them already and I will start doing some others. I think I will start with #1.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-81588051628710117892008-10-15T02:12:00.000-07:002008-10-15T02:12:00.000-07:00da old man: so true, unless you really need it now...da old man: so true, unless you really need it now, best to sit tight<BR/><BR/>heidi: pinching pennies works too<BR/><BR/>healthy mom: seems like they've been running for president for years...oh, they have<BR/><BR/>john: looks like there will be big up and down swings, but hopefully never again like last week...whew!<BR/><BR/><BR/>peace,<BR/><BR/>mikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619996824958462393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-48781263535135858912008-10-14T20:37:00.000-07:002008-10-14T20:37:00.000-07:00Great advice Mike. I wrote a post yesterday urging...Great advice Mike. I wrote a post yesterday urging everyone to stay the course with their investments and most importantly, DON'T PANIC! Ironically, the stock market roared back with a vengeance. But, it dropped today. I think we need to be prepared for market volatility for the foreseeable future. You have offered some great ways to help get through these trying times. Take care. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-77321859371086301552008-10-14T20:26:00.000-07:002008-10-14T20:26:00.000-07:00Great post, Mike. I agree with you on all respects...Great post, Mike. I agree with you on all respects. I'm sick and tired of hearing about the election on TV, and all the crap about the economy, bla, bla, bla. Your point about just sit back and watch is a great idea. I think that's what I need to do. I need to just relax and sit back with my popcorn. Great points! Thank you for sharing.Cascia Talberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001701584084843029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-10875877597772981532008-10-14T19:41:00.000-07:002008-10-14T19:41:00.000-07:00Great tips to remember since things are getting a ...Great tips to remember since things are getting a little trickier and stress is more abundant. Loved your pinch comment on my blog. I laughed and laughed!HEALTH NUT WANNABEE MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091372418641843957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-88035429396712481602008-10-14T14:47:00.000-07:002008-10-14T14:47:00.000-07:00sandee: politicians get a bad rap...because they'v...sandee: politicians get a bad rap...because they've earned it<BR/><BR/>mike: hang in there, it's bound to get better (I hope)<BR/><BR/>martin: it's all stuff that I do when times are tough, like now...gotta live life...365<BR/><BR/>twinks: so true, personal accountability works...you, too, have a nice day<BR/><BR/>gandalf and grayson: ya know, I kind of need mine too (to watch the Sox!)<BR/><BR/>paul: what in the world, indeed...<BR/><BR/>daisy: green papers are important...but so are toys<BR/><BR/>preston: thanks, appreciate it...and time is the great healer of all things, even financial markets<BR/><BR/>eric: doom and gloom is the antithesis of livelife365<BR/><BR/>dan: get out the vote...and I will check out Ramsey's stuff<BR/><BR/><BR/>peace,<BR/><BR/>mikeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619996824958462393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-9560913607641144312008-10-14T14:35:00.000-07:002008-10-14T14:35:00.000-07:00I agree with the "sit tight" philosophy. The marke...I agree with the "sit tight" philosophy. The market is pure supply and demand. As everyone rushes to dump stock, the price drops. If one needs the money soon, then sell it off slowly as it rebounds and invest in something safer.Da Old Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529514518271981093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-78328192476319612812008-10-14T10:05:00.000-07:002008-10-14T10:05:00.000-07:00Great stuff Mike, I would also recommend Dave Rams...Great stuff Mike, I would also recommend Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University - incredibly practical advice on finances. <BR/><BR/>The Presidential race gets all the press but I believe Congress is where we need some real change. And in these more local races our votes can make a real difference. In some congressional races there are only hundreds voting, winners are decided by tens of votes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-24215110009453870432008-10-14T10:01:00.000-07:002008-10-14T10:01:00.000-07:00Now this is a very good post, with helpful tips. ...Now this is a very good post, with helpful tips. The best part is it was not full of doom and gloom.Eric S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13214969358950690069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-33799843550599696642008-10-14T05:59:00.000-07:002008-10-14T05:59:00.000-07:00Solid advice. The more I read your blog, the more ...Solid advice. The more I read your blog, the more I like you. My 401k has been decimated but since I'm not retiring for another 20 years, I'll sit tight and wade the troubles out.Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204517270931392713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-12526430916873993962008-10-14T05:20:00.000-07:002008-10-14T05:20:00.000-07:00I think I will stop asking for so many toys. That ...I think I will stop asking for so many toys. That will save lots of green papers!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412703583921658038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-77255465701601206042008-10-14T03:52:00.000-07:002008-10-14T03:52:00.000-07:00You take the time to write a good informative post...You take the time to write a good informative post, and then Wall Street has its biggest day ever, and gas prices record the largest drop ever.<BR/><BR/>What in the world?Paul Eilershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443012393151401891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-11542351640088808902008-10-14T02:29:00.000-07:002008-10-14T02:29:00.000-07:00All sound advice, Mike. We do need satellite TV th...All sound advice, Mike. We do need satellite TV though. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-18771776767568353682008-10-13T23:51:00.000-07:002008-10-13T23:51:00.000-07:00Hi,Great views about life.The world is in crisis a...Hi,<BR/>Great views about life.<BR/>The world is in crisis and people are experiencing it. However, instead of complaining, I reckon everyone of us should pause and reflect about the decisions we make in life and do something useful for a change. <BR/><BR/>Have a nice day :]twinkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14755458144449189834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-71046556397114937672008-10-13T20:58:00.000-07:002008-10-13T20:58:00.000-07:00Good angle on life, but how many people will take ...Good angle on life, but how many people will take this advice? More fool on them.Martin MYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13713913200192088210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-71278336289376829872008-10-13T18:37:00.000-07:002008-10-13T18:37:00.000-07:00since I on a retirement income from the state of O...since I on a retirement income from the state of Ohio I hope that things will not go south for me. our retirement fund took a big hit when enron collasped.<BR/>and we donot have much savings left.Mike Golchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472496241893921107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-807108710807890984.post-53123287959817995282008-10-13T18:31:00.000-07:002008-10-13T18:31:00.000-07:00Great advice except for the last part. We really ...Great advice except for the last part. We really don't have any good choices. It is as always, the lesser of two evils. Have a great day. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.com