Comments on: Fixed-Income Investments http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:23:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: More About Bonds « gailvazoxlade.com http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-41705 More About Bonds « gailvazoxlade.com Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:32:18 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-41705 [...] Last week: Fixed-Income Investments [...] [...] Last week: Fixed-Income Investments [...]

]]> By: Jasmin http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40887 Jasmin Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:20:03 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40887 Sticky situation: I love to talk about money and the price of things so if someone were to ask I would just tell them and where I got it from as well. Sticky situation: I love to talk about money and the price of things so if someone were to ask I would just tell them and where I got it from as well.

]]> By: Sandra http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40750 Sandra Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:30:56 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40750 Sticky Situation Question Answer: What I felt like paying Sticky Situation Question Answer: What I felt like paying

]]> By: Terri http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40660 Terri Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:15:41 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40660 Sticky Situation - for clothing, shoes, etc I share the great price that I paid (since it would have to be a good deal!) For major purchases I would never share the exact price (except to my realtor); I would tell them that we negotiated a great price or in the case of a car - "it was more than I would have liked to pay". We were recently asked by a neighbour how much our contractor was charging for one part of a fairly large job, I explained (truthfully) that it was all priced together, I did not know what each project was costing individually. Wish I could arrange my schedule to came to the picnic, working on it. I think on some dimension that Gail could be a relative. She certainly feels like a sister. Sticky Situation – for clothing, shoes, etc I share the great price that I paid (since it would have to be a good deal!) For major purchases I would never share the exact price (except to my realtor); I would tell them that we negotiated a great price or in the case of a car – “it was more than I would have liked to pay”. We were recently asked by a neighbour how much our contractor was charging for one part of a fairly large job, I explained (truthfully) that it was all priced together, I did not know what each project was costing individually.
Wish I could arrange my schedule to came to the picnic, working on it. I think on some dimension that Gail could be a relative. She certainly feels like a sister.

]]> By: Patricia http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40641 Patricia Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:38:44 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40641 Sticky question response---- "you would have to ask my hubby, it's one of the payments he makes" or I make it sound like an awesome deal if it is on little things like clothes, etc. Makes them jealous that I got a good deal or it's not a payment that I need to worry about. It's really nobody's business, right? Sticky question response—-
“you would have to ask my hubby, it’s one of the payments he makes” or I make it sound like an awesome deal if it is on little things like clothes, etc. Makes them jealous that I got a good deal or it’s not a payment that I need to worry about. It’s really nobody’s business, right?

]]> By: tlily http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40635 tlily Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:38:34 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40635 Oh, and why be afraid to talk about money? That's a part of what gets us into debt? Oh, and why be afraid to talk about money? That’s a part of what gets us into debt?

]]> By: tlily http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40634 tlily Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:37:55 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40634 I've heard that the bond market is related to the interest rate offered by banks for mortgages. Now that I know how the bond market works for a consumer, does anyone know how this is related to mortgages? I’ve heard that the bond market is related to the interest rate offered by banks for mortgages. Now that I know how the bond market works for a consumer, does anyone know how this is related to mortgages?

]]> By: Marie http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40627 Marie Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:48:57 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40627 Sticky situation: "More than I would like but I am happy with the deal" "That is none of your business" (call me rude if you want) "You can expect to pay around $x for this type of stuff" (used when I think someone is trying to learn) "I got it at 50% off!" (I like to brag every now and then) If you want to learn without seeming nosy, ask how much that type of stuff/work costs. It makes it less personal and indicates that you do not want to know down to the last penny. Sticky situation:
“More than I would like but I am happy with the deal”
“That is none of your business” (call me rude if you want)
“You can expect to pay around $x for this type of stuff” (used when I think someone is trying to learn)
“I got it at 50% off!” (I like to brag every now and then)

If you want to learn without seeming nosy, ask how much that type of stuff/work costs. It makes it less personal and indicates that you do not want to know down to the last penny.

]]> By: echolake http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40614 echolake Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:00:58 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40614 Re: what I have paid for stuff - mostly have no problems telling people what things cost. Although, I have had a problem telling people the cost of my bathroom reno because I think we paid too much (but we are happy with it). I do have a problem telling people what we earn - more so scared they will want to borrow money - and I would have to say no - I have had bad experiences with loaning (turned out to be giving) money to others. Re: what I have paid for stuff – mostly have no problems telling people what things cost. Although, I have had a problem telling people the cost of my bathroom reno because I think we paid too much (but we are happy with it).

I do have a problem telling people what we earn – more so scared they will want to borrow money – and I would have to say no – I have had bad experiences with loaning (turned out to be giving) money to others.

]]> By: KG http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40610 KG Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:35:11 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40610 I have no issue telling anyone who asks, what something costs or how much I make. It is no big deal to me who knows. I have never understood all this secrecy around money whether it be spending or earning. Moneymakes the world go round and the more open it is, the less likely people are to hiding secrets which may bring problems down the road. I have no issue telling anyone who asks, what something costs or how much I make. It is no big deal to me who knows. I have never understood all this secrecy around money whether it be spending or earning. Moneymakes the world go round and the more open it is, the less likely people are to hiding secrets which may bring problems down the road.

]]> By: Amelia http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40608 Amelia Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:56:15 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40608 Sticky Situation: If the person asking wants the information to help improve their lives or situation, I'll tell them what I paid and how I saved up for it. If they're just being nosy (and those people are never relatives), I lie. If they want to one-up me, I give a really high price. If they want to feel better about themselves because of how "poor" I am, I give them a low price. Whatever shuts them up the fastest. Sticky Situation: If the person asking wants the information to help improve their lives or situation, I’ll tell them what I paid and how I saved up for it. If they’re just being nosy (and those people are never relatives), I lie. If they want to one-up me, I give a really high price. If they want to feel better about themselves because of how “poor” I am, I give them a low price. Whatever shuts them up the fastest.

]]> By: psychsarah http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40605 psychsarah Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:23:17 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40605 Like many other coworkers, there is little that I'm shy about when it comes to money. If there is something that I don't want to share, I go back to my old standby when others in school would ask me what my mark was and I didn't feel like sharing, "I am pleased with the mark I got/the price I paid". Most people take the hint with that kind of non-answer. Like many other coworkers, there is little that I’m shy about when it comes to money. If there is something that I don’t want to share, I go back to my old standby when others in school would ask me what my mark was and I didn’t feel like sharing, “I am pleased with the mark I got/the price I paid”. Most people take the hint with that kind of non-answer.

]]> By: *pol http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40604 *pol Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:16:18 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40604 I look forward to hearing more about fixed income investments, they are my personal favourite. Sticky question: I am one of those Canadians that usually proudly says how much I paid (and where and when) so that they may also get the good deals! I'm not shy about admitting that things are bought second hand or hand-me-downs from my sister. However if the person is asking about something major, I usually say "not more than we could afford" or "we are happy with what we got for the price" or "enough". I look forward to hearing more about fixed income investments, they are my personal favourite.
Sticky question:
I am one of those Canadians that usually proudly says how much I paid (and where and when) so that they may also get the good deals! I’m not shy about admitting that things are bought second hand or hand-me-downs from my sister. However if the person is asking about something major, I usually say “not more than we could afford” or “we are happy with what we got for the price” or “enough”.

]]> By: Lane http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40603 Lane Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:11:40 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40603 I've only ever once been uncomfortable with a money question and that was when I was asked by a struggling colleague how much I make per hour at my other job. I gave the salary range as understood what the motivation of the question was. When people have shared their financial info with me I've found it helpful for eg: housing costs in the area, property taxes, cost of extra-curriculars and so on and have always shared with others if asked or if I can see they're looking for information but trying not to ask directly for fear of being rude. I think the money taboo thing is too bad but then I don't care what people think of how much I pay, where I direct my earnings. Way I see it we're all on a different path and if we can help make it smoother for someone else we'll all be the better off for it. There'd be a lot less stress around the holiday season if people understood each other's financial situations better. I’ve only ever once been uncomfortable with a money question and that was when I was asked by a struggling colleague how much I make per hour at my other job. I gave the salary range as understood what the motivation of the question was. When people have shared their financial info with me I’ve found it helpful for eg: housing costs in the area, property taxes, cost of extra-curriculars and so on and have always shared with others if asked or if I can see they’re looking for information but trying not to ask directly for fear of being rude. I think the money taboo thing is too bad but then I don’t care what people think of how much I pay, where I direct my earnings. Way I see it we’re all on a different path and if we can help make it smoother for someone else we’ll all be the better off for it. There’d be a lot less stress around the holiday season if people understood each other’s financial situations better.

]]> By: Lisa http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/1839/comment-page-1#comment-40602 Lisa Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:02:49 +0000 http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/?p=1839#comment-40602 Sticky question - I don't normally have a problem telling people how much I paid for things, unless I think it will make them feel bad. Or if it is my ex-husband asking, I will tell him flat out it is none of his business, what I do with my money has nothing to do with him. He doesn't manage his funds well, so is often scrounging for cash, and is often quite jealous of what I do. I think that is the difference, if it is someone that is just curious that's fine, if it is someone who is asking out of jealousy that's something completely different, and I have no problem telling them that it isn't any of their business. I'm pretty upfront about things in general. Sticky question – I don’t normally have a problem telling people how much I paid for things, unless I think it will make them feel bad. Or if it is my ex-husband asking, I will tell him flat out it is none of his business, what I do with my money has nothing to do with him. He doesn’t manage his funds well, so is often scrounging for cash, and is often quite jealous of what I do. I think that is the difference, if it is someone that is just curious that’s fine, if it is someone who is asking out of jealousy that’s something completely different, and I have no problem telling them that it isn’t any of their business. I’m pretty upfront about things in general.

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