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Way to go, MikeD, avoiding unpleasant people since 1958. Most of the nastiness I have encountered in business & social situations is from men shorter than I. Since I'm 6ft. tall & usually wear heels...well, you get my drift. Socially, I usually just giggle, then really laugh, as I walk away...

When I lived in California, I was amazed at the hyper consumerism of my friends. Sitting in a restaurant in san Francisco with 3 girlfriends - all unmarried- the discussion turned to finances. I listened as every single one bemoaned the fact it was impossible to "get by" on $100,000. per...

Thanks to all for the interesting (and varied) responses. p.s. My jammies are from Victoria's Secret & look fab with cowboy boots!

I knew I could count on ya'all to provide insight (and humor)! I already established a revocable living trust - back in 02 when I first started buying ranches in Oklahoma. There are several issues that need to be addressed and I feel comfortable with the process. As an aside, I think this is...

22 years after my divorce, I have met someone very special. We are discussing marriage & he suggested we get our prenup agreements in place and then make wedding plans. I'd like to research the issue before contacting my attorney. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated. p.s. I'm 54...

early a.m. weight - 138 been eating alot of comfort food, lately.....go "figure". I'll keep an eye on the scale so this doesn't get out of contol.

OMGosh, Al this thread really tickled me...thanks for the laugh & to everyone who contributed, as well. tee hee

I have a platinum AmEx card in my desk drawer, sent to me last year...had completely forgotten about the dang thing until I read this thread. I popped into my office, and yup, there it was... never occurred to me to have the card activated or that a certain "cachet" was associated with it's...

OMGosh, it's so very simple.....live within (or below) your means and be mindful (not miserly). Save, save, save & enjoy the fruits of your labor, and be thankful. I have endured the comments re: my frugality from friends and family for many years and it made me defensive. Now, I just smile like...

I fainted frequently as a teenager - usually during athletic events or while in church. My blood pressure is very low 90/60 and due to my height, I have to be aware of sudden changes ie. inactivity or lying down....easy does it, for me.

After the tech crash, I sold most equities and reinvested in Ginnies & Fannies - earning a cool 9%. I no longer have any Fannies, but most of my portfolio is in Ginnies - in fact, I bought into another pool last week @6%. Anyway, my limited exposure to equities (after October 08) doesn't...

Yikes - two photos: Peggy Lipton Brooke Shields Interesting, as I have been mistaken for both women....usually in airports...people have actually asked for autographs....h'mmm Nope, I'm justa cowgirl!

OOOOps, I got excited and posted too early. The point is: I believe that more than 2% of the population is affected by this unjust travesty.... Granted, there should be a "ceiling", perhaps 10 million or maybe 5, but certainly not 1 mil..... Gotta go feed horses, and find my...

Only exceed $1,000,000? Good grief! Only $1,000,000 exemption limit??!! Just hand it over....yeah right.....I don't think so!

I filled up the ol' Ford this a.m. - paid $2.32 for diesel. I was positively giddy! What a contrast to the $5.05 I paid last summer - obscene.

131 lbs this a.m. Just walked in the door & checked the markets. Tonight it's comfort food all the way - grabbed my grandmother's ol' cast iron skillet - fried chicken, cream gravy, mashed potatoes, biscuits, & green beans....the hell with it all!

1999 Ford F250 Powerstroke - 124,000 miles Bought it gently used in 2001 w/ 33,000 miles Hope to get another 4 or 5 years out of it Mother is about to give me her Buick Rendevous (2000) I think she is about to buy a Prius....

I understand what you are saying, however the fact is they will still pay PLENTY of taxes. The hypocrisy is the looming restructure that will penalize many many families esp. the estate(death)tax. When my bro informed me what he & SIL pay annually in Fed, State, & Real Estate taxes, I was...

Of course, they will not give up citizenship - simply looking into alternatives to save on cap. gains & restructure our estate....domecile, residency & citizenship all have different criteria. I'll know more upon their return from T & C.

He is beautiful - what a nice horse! You go girl...

My bro, SIL, and another couple are flying to Turks & Caicos next week to investigate residency. All have very successful corporations and want to investigate alternatives. They are working with a top notch tax attorney. Initially, an investment of $500,000. in real estate is required, as...

Hurrah, another cowgirl on this forum....remember, don't squat with your spurs on!

In so many ways, I am fortunate....but lately, I have to try really hard to convince myself. Portfolio(equities) is dismal, cattle market has tanked. Thankfully my bonds (GNMAEs) are doing great and the real estate is holding. Ooooh, how I long for the good ol' days - when frugality was an...

Aw heck, BBB, just do as I do......ride a horse instead!!!

Take a deep breath, engage brain......there, feel better now? Don't do it! (but you already knew that) p.s. Fer goodness sake, stay away from car dealers!!!!!! Meet your pals for breakfast, hike, do volunteer work....whatever it takes to keep yourself engaged. Hugs. p.s.2 If you are...