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Old 12-26-2007, 07:51 PM   #1
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I wish I had known this about money: __________________________________________ .
I NOW know that: ________________________________.


Here's mine:

I wish I had known this about money: that having more of it doesn't make you happier.
I NOW know that you can pretty much be about as happy as you make up your mind to be on ANY budget.

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Old 12-26-2007, 07:54 PM   #2
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I wish I had known this about money: Just because you have it, you don't have to spend it!. I NOW know that: It is good to actually save some money!
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:23 PM   #3
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I wish I had known this about money: Just because you have it, you don't have to spend it!. I NOW know that: It is good to actually save some money!
I wish I had know this about money: You can do or have just about anything you want if you just save for it. I NOW know that: It is IMPERATIVE that I save for what I want.
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:26 PM   #4
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I wish I had know this about money: You can do or have just about anything you want if you just save for it. I NOW know that: It is IMPERATIVE that I save for what I want.

I like the way you phrased that better than what I said!!!!!
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Old 12-26-2007, 08:33 PM   #5
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I wish I had known this about money: Having more or less does not make me a better person. My net worth isn't tied to my self worth.

I NOW know that: It matters more that I am kind, caring, generous, and a good listener than it matters how much is in the bank or what kind of car I drive. I'd rather be remembered for my friendship and kindness than for my net worth.
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Old 12-26-2007, 11:01 PM   #6
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I wish I had known this about money: That what comes to me is not really mine. God gives it to me to use wisely and also share what is abundantly given.

I now know that: The more generous I am with others, the more he seems to be generous with me.
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Old 12-26-2007, 11:13 PM   #7
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I think changed4life couldn't have said it any better!!! That fits us perfectly!!
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Old 12-27-2007, 11:41 AM   #8
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I wish I had known this about money: That what comes to me is not really mine. God gives it to me to use wisely and also share what is abundantly given.

I now know that: The more generous I am with others, the more he seems to be generous with me.
I love the way you phrased it!! I agree 110%!
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Old 12-27-2007, 12:07 PM   #9
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I wish I had known this about money: That I wish I had saved more of it when I was much younger. It would have earned a lot of interest. I NOW know that: If I saved more back then, I would be much better off now, financially.
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Old 12-27-2007, 12:18 PM   #10
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I wish I had known: credit/payments is not a fact of life.

I now know that: I can save up to buy big purchases!
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