Monday, April 16, 2007

Carnival of Personal Finance #96

This week the 96th Carnival of Personal Finance was hosted by JP at AllfinancialMatters. This looks fantastic as well. I submitted my article "the risks of being a stay at home parent." Which thus far has generated some discussion.

But an entry that grabbed my eye is "maxing out retirement = saving too much." Somthing near and dear to my heart. I don't fully agree with the article, since I think saving now leads to more choices later, but there are some valid arguments about spending too (Guess most people would never think I would say that). But I know if I had a lot more money and was able to do one thing, I'd buy a new car. Yep you read that right, but it's not a priority and I can't afford it to back to my car it is.

Second post I really enjoyed I have to really REALLY recommend is "financial train wreck - my pastor's house." Wow, what a unbelievable story. I guess I should say I don't believe in organized religion. Am I an atheist? Maybe, I'm not sure yet the jury is still out. But I can't believe that someone who goes to church could be taken by their PASTOR! This is compeletely unbelievable. But I can understand why you never do business with FRIENDS or FAMILY! Before you do anything with someone you wouldn't want to be suiing, read this post!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Where is it written that a pastor (who, BTW is a human being) must be ivory pure? If you are buying a home (from anyone or anything) it is a business transaction and must be treated as such.
Let the buyer beware.
Throughout the ages, the most corrupt men, were the popes. I rest my case. Amen.

Living Almost Large said...

I'd agree, but most people who go to church regularly would say that their pastor should be better than average. And since I don't go to church or haven't been, I can't comment more than what I've heard.

But I have to say the post does show why not to do business with Friends or Family.