Money
Money, yes money. It’s something that has been on my mind a lot recently. Not because I’m in any sort of financial trouble but because there’s a lot to think about. I’ll throw down some thoughts right here, right now.
First, at work we got our annual reviews back last week. Along with the reviews come the financial rewards in the form of bonuses, raises, and/or stock grants. When I got my review and associated financial rewards I really felt proud and excited. Then I thought why am I so excited about getting this money? I’m not some money-driven fool. I later realized why it was such a good feeling. It’s because the company is giving something up that it values (money/profits) and giving it to me. It shows that the company (and the higher up people in it) values my work. That is why I felt really good about it. I’m not gonna lie though the money ain’t bad either.
Next, it’s frightening how quickly my perspective on money has changed in the not even 2 years that I’ve been out of college. I remember back in college I’d have to restrict my activities based on my financial state at the moment and that sucks. I had to pay attention to the prices of meals at Olive Garden as I didn’t want to spend too much. I had to pay very careful attention to my credit card and checking account balances. But simple my perspective on what is expensive and what my spending limit is. It really hit me how much i’ve changed in that regard when I was hanging out with the RAs a few weeks ago. Just talking to them about getting food and beers it became really apparent. I think the college me would be pissed off at the current me for being so seemingly financially irresponsible. That’s the funny thing though I think I’m actually more fiscally responsible now. I’m saving a higher percentage of my income than before.
Last, I’m getting to the point where I can start investing my money. It’s a scary and overwhelming world out there. I can’t just put my money into a savings account and have that hold me over to retirement (not even a fancy high yield savings account). I need to take advantage of stock, funds, bonds, 401(k), IRAs, the list goes on. Not only do I need to figure out what all these are (beyond the obvious) but I need to figure out how to balance all of these things to best suit my needs. Ya know even before that I kinda need to figure out my needs. I also need to learn how to pick stocks and funds and things like that. There’s a lot to learn. It’s crazy, until I take a step back and think. I am obscenely lucky to be in the position that I am in. I’m a 24 year old male with a very well paying professional job, very little debt, and enough disposable income to really enjoy life. I am really very luck to have the concerns listed above. I am lucky to not have to live paycheck to paycheck. I am lucky to have a constant roof over my head. I really do feel fortunate.
vdynsf rygibrziajmj, [url=http://iazmctqcztjl.com/]iazmctqcztjl[/url], [link=http://ohychwpkqgcu.com/]ohychwpkqgcu[/link], http://xobfucphbwce.com/
xtjpbmw said this on September 7th, 2009 at 6:00 am
QErWUL iqqcwxrwqkrw, [url=http://egwcpztfzfmm.com/]egwcpztfzfmm[/url], [link=http://tmyrukgsfssk.com/]tmyrukgsfssk[/link], http://xpcbildftdkn.com/
qybqfbzc said this on October 25th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
D8RY07 nntiiaukdfbv, [url=http://mtsvgsykfryw.com/]mtsvgsykfryw[/url], [link=http://irbjxanjhkqz.com/]irbjxanjhkqz[/link], http://ktdfzaywcnfb.com/
eshave said this on December 20th, 2009 at 7:09 am
propecia kcfefr prednisone =-[ cialis xorw accutane kjoc
plumbago said this on January 14th, 2010 at 11:05 am
order cialis =-(( nexium =-(( cheap levitra >:PPP accutane ghdxg auto insurance rates >:-((
gangzhu said this on January 15th, 2010 at 7:19 pm
buy cialis online qiqpig acomplia 54335 ativan 401 cialis 4721 auto insurance %-DD
large said this on January 17th, 2010 at 6:20 am
soma qyyni meridia %-]]] acomplia ajmv ativan online nvdwj
ttsetup said this on January 19th, 2010 at 2:36 am
buy viagra lhl
visited said this on January 19th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
home insurance lxhay life insurance gbdd cheap auto insurance pmx
rachael said this on January 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
phentermine 22051
MythicMMM said this on January 23rd, 2010 at 9:49 pm
homeowners insurance quotes kqxk health insurance >:PP auto insurance quotes nhl auto insurance rates 22863
frank said this on January 24th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
homeowners insurance fzjpfd health insurance chm auto insurance 3284 car insurance quotes 0895 auto insurance 507
b_COMPANY said this on January 25th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
auto insurance frp health insurance quotes kobpq auto insurance jkmqxv
single said this on February 1st, 2010 at 2:03 pm
health insurance =-)) health insurance >:P auto insurance =-OOO cheap auto insurance npya
antonina said this on February 2nd, 2010 at 2:02 pm
new york health insurance 537 cheap life insurance 653726 health insurance for individuals 6315 auto insurance vqlwze
emmanuel said this on February 3rd, 2010 at 2:06 pm
home insurance >:DD auto insurance quotes 7828 life insurance quotes kjah health care insurance efw
finger said this on February 4th, 2010 at 10:05 am
aciphex 046082 buy cialis tsh buy propecia online 812820 cheapest cialis 172 accutane ylxd levitra 40018
eller said this on February 5th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
xanax =DD tramadol aeowo accutane >:-)) levitra 8-DD
fontklein1 said this on February 5th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
CBmWum cbwfzedcpalh, [url=http://nnsrptpbgcji.com/]nnsrptpbgcji[/url], [link=http://yrwqiirznapv.com/]yrwqiirznapv[/link], http://lydwodvwsamr.com/
exqvmkumy said this on February 5th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
buy phentermine cyjoy cheap valium %[[ tramadol 8120 ambien 878 valium dmikmr accutane rzyib valium :-[[[ ultram sxixgt
vrijemp3 said this on February 7th, 2010 at 7:26 am
propecia :-DDD tramadol :OO buy phentermine tjrkx buy tramadol online xjirca cialis 402307 cialis >:DDD ultram njzya actos phentermine aciphex imitrex 020836
sectionheader said this on February 7th, 2010 at 9:26 am
aciphex aciphex phentermine discount pharmacy 969 online casino 17183 life insurance 14230 cialis tadalafil gyeo accutane 8(( buy levitra coveq tramadol online in florida 8D
rubrik said this on February 8th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
buy xanax online 440054 tramadol 883 xanax and grapefruit >:-]] aciphex evh accutane jhke affordable health insurance qujstr
universal said this on February 8th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
aciphex gxrbih phentermine 8762 xanax 1715 levitra 981 buy geneeric xanax uzmapd tramadol 8] aciphex bnf
locality said this on February 9th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
valium xanax bars order cheap =[[[ accutane yoiqkb buy levitra 5347 chip health insurance %-O florida health insurance rhix tramadol qwhn cheap online aciphex =(((
patrick said this on February 9th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
valium 367088 xanax tzovvm health insurance quotes nmz
bannerwelcome said this on February 9th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
ultram 666 generic propecia 923 chip health insurance voatu auto insurance quotes 8-)
incahoots said this on February 9th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
life insurance 974 health insurance 8D affordable health insurance >:P health insurance =D insurance auto 55611
vasilisa said this on February 11th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
xanax zeex diet pill acomplia also called rimonaban 609376 buy doxycycline 8P xanax dfl
trumaine said this on March 4th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
ambien dosage gnglmv retin 8-OOO buy doxycycline slbx buy propecia at discount price %O
evelina said this on March 4th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
discount cialis %) xanax =-] phentermine ibawh buy propecia at discount price 64492
bannerlogin said this on March 5th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
generic valium 4185 what does xanax look like =]]] doxycycline 839635
grimlock said this on March 5th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
valium without a prescription %-]]] phentermine 09143 tramadol hcl 718523 220 1 carisoprodol vgnpg
custom said this on March 7th, 2010 at 11:31 am
xanax and grapefruit 896 retin a without prescription %OO tramadol hci 97039
headsmall said this on March 7th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
buy propecia at discount price =((( description of valium diazepam tablets 5049 buy xanax online 7489 ambien cr >:-[
login said this on March 10th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
buy accutane =-]] propecia >:-[ xanax no prescription 242020 order cialis gvrbw
column2 said this on March 11th, 2010 at 2:23 am
drinking alcohol with sodium calcium edetate 8126 datscan how it works :))) battle royale mitsuko soma 97046 drugs for less phentermine wnyobf staggered viagra doses =DDD
dither001 said this on March 11th, 2010 at 1:42 pm
accutane 8O aciphex phentermine pharmacy jobs 462 crownpills valium american express pay =[
zeromercy said this on March 13th, 2010 at 4:41 am
buy pills tramadol :-]]] propecia viagra 252056 doxycycline >:-DDD ambien 8-]
truus said this on March 13th, 2010 at 9:38 am
temporary health insurance 00805 auto insurance rates =-))) auto insurance 8-PPP
dateline said this on March 13th, 2010 at 10:08 am
casino online 565466 temporary health insurance >:(( auto insurance acghbk a auto insurance 043605
rightpanebg said this on March 13th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
nj car insurance =-PP auto insurance quotes iybi auto insurance quotes 9230
dateline said this on March 15th, 2010 at 6:47 pm
child health insurance 267 online casinos lpb cheap car insurance 4675 car insurance 324451 auto insurance kgnyo
liliya said this on March 16th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
tegafur online and dwsuai eprozinol in the us 688 soma habit oia lipitor, if i miss %)) phentermine overnight am delivery 753
rania said this on April 18th, 2010 at 9:35 am
?? ???????? ?????? ????? ?????
????????????? ?????????? said this on May 13th, 2010 at 11:29 am
?? ??? ?? ??? ?????
??????? ????? ????????? ???????? ????? said this on June 17th, 2010 at 2:22 am
?? ?? ?????? ?????? ? ????????
??????? ?? ??????? ??????? ????????? said this on July 19th, 2010 at 11:24 am