tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post9165223388952598136..comments2023-10-25T02:08:06.675-07:00Comments on Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Money: When Not to Give Personal Finance AdviceNoel Larsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-70792314603768691872008-03-29T01:41:00.000-07:002008-03-29T01:41:00.000-07:00Yup...lessoned learn. Just spoke to her yesterday ...Yup...lessoned learn. Just spoke to her yesterday and reaffirmed privately, if there was anything we could do, they didn't even need to ask!Noel Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-72793581074647567712008-03-27T15:54:00.000-07:002008-03-27T15:54:00.000-07:00I might want a cruise too, after losing my job, ex...I might want a cruise too, after losing my job, except I find cruises about as fun as root canals. :)<BR/><BR/>But, you meant well, and I'm sure she's taking it into consideration. I do hope you apologized for the timing, but also that you're considering bringing it up again down the line. It *is* a good message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-84595783629342259082008-03-26T13:25:00.000-07:002008-03-26T13:25:00.000-07:00@Dawn - I have done that, but Mom's a pretty proud...@Dawn - I have done that, but Mom's a pretty proud person. One that has amazingly pulled herself up by some pretty tough boot straps.<BR/><BR/>It is an issue not dissimmilar from mine. When you go a long time without,; whether it is food, money or other, when it is available you have somewhere in your head that scarcity impulse. We all handle it differently.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting!Noel Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-33367127309094376122008-03-25T20:00:00.000-07:002008-03-25T20:00:00.000-07:00Naughty Boy RacerX... setting mom off at Easter! ...Naughty Boy RacerX... <BR/>setting mom off at Easter! <BR/>Man - my mom had that same death stare - you could feel it even if you didn't see it!! <BR/>She would take it a notch up though and throw in the silent treatment. <BR/>I remember her going days on that...<BR/>Anyway that is another story!<BR/>I know it is hard when student surpasses teacher (for the teacher - if the teacher is family)!<BR/>Maybe you could email her or something and tell her sorry & that if she ever wants some help figuring out a budget, etc... your the man for the job. <BR/>Give her the power - rather than telling her what you think she should do. <BR/>It's hard I know, when parents make bad choices. <BR/>Heck, my dad is a gambler - he blows more money in a week on gambling than hubby and I live on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-50552573317423185682008-03-25T16:37:00.000-07:002008-03-25T16:37:00.000-07:00Wow. Yeah. I see the emotions of that, wanting to ...Wow. Yeah. I see the emotions of that, wanting to feel rewarded and everything...but dang.<BR/><BR/>It's so hard to watch people we love make bad decisions. But it's their life and if they don't want our advice, all we can do is try to be there when it goes bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-11694757830587467472008-03-25T13:14:00.000-07:002008-03-25T13:14:00.000-07:00@Wealthy - Yeah she gets it. And I ate my crow san...@Wealthy - Yeah she gets it. And I ate my crow sandwich along with the ham.Noel Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-12589332295492897232008-03-24T16:21:00.000-07:002008-03-24T16:21:00.000-07:00So sorry to hear your mom lost her job. I have to...So sorry to hear your mom lost her job. I have to say that if that happened to me, I would probably be thinking of a cruise before paying down my debt.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure she knows you mean well. You just want the best for her. <BR/><BR/>It's very courageous of you to realize your timing could have been better. I hope you plan to let her know that too.wealthy_1https://www.blogger.com/profile/13479338879989243724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-39251733426991346882008-03-24T13:01:00.000-07:002008-03-24T13:01:00.000-07:00@ Fiscal - For everyone it is a timing issue. Both...@ Fiscal - For everyone it is a timing issue. Both myself and for her too. You just want those close to you to be OK and avoid the potholes in the road.<BR/><BR/>@ Sharon - I hope she is thinking about it, but personal finance isn't her strong suit. Who knows if there is ever a good time!<BR/><BR/>Thank you both for visiting and commenting!Noel Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101799343286185259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-393512356731289492008-03-24T11:54:00.000-07:002008-03-24T11:54:00.000-07:00Sometimes you just want to let your loved ones kno...Sometimes you just want to let your loved ones know what you are learning about finance ....sometimes it's well received, other times not so much. Your Mom gave you those looks, but I bet she is seriously thinking about what you said. It was probably not the best time, but is there ever a good time?Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940623529019637336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3912374653361649205.post-61331296647696191842008-03-24T07:20:00.000-07:002008-03-24T07:20:00.000-07:00It's tough sometimes to remember that even though ...It's tough sometimes to remember that even though finances is a game of numbers, it's also very emotionally driven.<BR/><BR/>You're right though, timing is very important in these types of situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com