tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post4349403190332848499..comments2023-11-03T04:49:04.527-07:00Comments on The Anti-Wife: I wonder........The Anti-Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02027321787352577548noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-55826424821799029322008-09-20T16:28:00.000-07:002008-09-20T16:28:00.000-07:00the love is english and he's convinced americans *...the love is english and he's convinced americans *never* retire. because we can't afford to. i hope he's wrong.cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175698109176599954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-11896363782786773532008-09-20T12:13:00.000-07:002008-09-20T12:13:00.000-07:00Unfortunately I am a financial dim wit, and I just...Unfortunately I am a financial dim wit, and I just figure I'll work until I die or I'm demented - whichever comes first. We put money away, but I never check on it. Adam, however, checks every day. Then he loves to regale me with our losses. "Guess how much we lost today, Robin?" I guess misery loves company.<BR/><BR/>I'm with Stephen - you can't look at these things day to day. It's only the long term picture that counts. Wait to see what happens in the long run. Or run to your computer now, because Adam said there was a freakish upward blip in the stock market this week. Maybe it will cheer you up.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396540555696283171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-18334141291226159712008-09-19T17:58:00.000-07:002008-09-19T17:58:00.000-07:00That is sound advice. My husband does work in this...That is sound advice. My husband does work in this field. He was in Dubai last week. Gets a call from the number 3 guy at Lehman brother. "Know anyone who wants to buy us?" is basically what he said.<BR/>It was a fucking fire sale. My husband checked with the few investors he knew who actually could buy Lehman Brothers (doesnt that sound surrreal?)--they said no. <BR/>Everyone overseas is skiddish about the American market. The ones with the big money are saying not do anything for at least six months. Now, are they the oracle? I have no clue. <BR/><BR/>But I tend to have a gut feel that they're right. <BR/><BR/>Hang tight. Be conservative. Watch Suze Orman. People first. Then money. Then things.<BR/>:-)Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-57052178910428077752008-09-19T10:07:00.000-07:002008-09-19T10:07:00.000-07:00Oops I almost snorted! Those are certainly skills...Oops I almost snorted! Those are certainly skills that I don't plan to acquire during my own retirement if that day ever comes.<BR/>Best wishesMaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-29227023185923962762008-09-19T09:41:00.000-07:002008-09-19T09:41:00.000-07:00Wow. This is definitely something to think about, ...Wow. This is definitely something to think about, AW. A co-worker of mine who is 60 said she'll have to work till she dies, and her husband is retired, but works part-time as well. :-)<BR/><BR/>It's rough. I'm thinking about all of this at the moment. :-)Tyhitia Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070000168178880911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-85769411008595290902008-09-19T09:24:00.000-07:002008-09-19T09:24:00.000-07:00Hi Anti-wife:At the rate I am going, I don't think...Hi Anti-wife:<BR/>At the rate I am going, I don't think I'll ever retire. Writing is such an unsteady gig to begin with. And that stock market. UGH!<BR/>EErica Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16415925758466527671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-19272756683976657962008-09-19T08:46:00.000-07:002008-09-19T08:46:00.000-07:00Stephen,I'll have to have a body double for the co...Stephen,<BR/>I'll have to have a body double for the cover nude shot - otherwise they'll put the book in the comedy section.<BR/><BR/>Travis,<BR/>It's nice to know I can count on my friendss :*)!The Anti-Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027321787352577548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-60624642973413361442008-09-19T05:52:00.000-07:002008-09-19T05:52:00.000-07:00If Sarah won't teach you I will.If Sarah won't teach you I will.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410616401062748816.post-84942743875931550942008-09-18T22:27:00.000-07:002008-09-18T22:27:00.000-07:00Markets will recover, the $40,000 is an unrealized...Markets will recover, the $40,000 is an <I>unrealized</I> loss.<BR/><BR/>I still think you should write your memoirs, throw in a few outrageous exaggerations that can't be disproven, and come up with an eye-grabbing title. Splash some nudity on the cover and you'll be rolling in dough.Stephen Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883165490847664389noreply@blogger.com