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Topic: An Extra $500.00 per month
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Tommy_Paine
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Babbler # 214
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posted 28 November 2002 09:42 PM
Well, the last time someone put money in my pocket-- Mike Harris' blood money-- a whole bunch of business figured they had a right to it, and, low and behold, prices-- coincidentally or not, went up.My theory is that for every extra dollar that goes in my pocket, there are three business, at least, that feel perfectly entitled to it, and have the power to enforce their entitlement. Therefore, I don't think I could afford that extra $500.00.
From: The Alley, Behind Montgomery's Tavern | Registered: Apr 2001
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shelby9
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Babbler # 2193
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posted 29 November 2002 02:12 PM
I am one of those who could use an extra $500 a month.Cripes, as it is I am eeking out a life on what I have!! An extra $500 a month to me would be the exact amount I would have free to use as I saw fit. How would I use it? Pay off my debts faster, put some in the bank and save it for a vehicle, and likely buy something totally fivolous and just for me every couple of months! Jeez, I wonder what it feels like to be debt free?
From: Edmonton, AB | Registered: Feb 2002
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Kindred
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Babbler # 3285
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posted 29 November 2002 03:17 PM
An extra $500.00 a month would have a huge impact on society as we know it. Having lived in a depressed area for years, where people were - well just surly and rude to each other I moved into an area with a much lower cost of living, a lot of employment opportunities and the first thing I noticed was that people smiled at each other and were pleasant to each other. After living there for a few months I realized no one had flipped me a finger or blown a horn at me while I was driving ! Not once did I see any road rage - or people yelling at each other. After almost three years in the area I could still say the same - amazing ! The reduction in my own personal stress levels just because of this was amazing - I decided the difference was that in place A people were constantly worried about debt, paying mortgages or rent, and feeding their families. In place B although many people couldnt afford luxuries their families were well housed and well fed. The spin off is better sleep, less stress, less anger -- etc. If a child got sick people could afford prescriptions and medical care. The basic family structure wasnt constantly threatened and under attack by the money Gods. $500.00 a month could mean paying off debts, being able to afford a few luxuries, but the biggest thing it would buy for so many people is a good nights sleep. No more lying awake worrying yourself sick over the survival of yourself and your family. It would reduce crime, and buy a better society for us all to live in. When I was raising my kids as a single disabled person in BC an extra $50.00 a month would have meant we had food for the entire month and I wouldnt have had to go for almost a week every month with just eating the kids leftovers. It would have meant we could turn the thermostat up higher than 65F in the winter. $500.00 a month would have been so incredible and wonderful - no more having the heat turned off in February - wow ! For me now it would mean I could pay for all my daughters prescriptions without having to clench my teeth and worrying about how I can manage it financially -
From: British Columbia | Registered: Nov 2002
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DrConway
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Babbler # 490
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posted 29 November 2002 07:45 PM
quote: If everyone had an extra $500 a month, the price of housing and food would go up in response.
(Economics mode: ON) Actually, this would be too simple a reading of the AD-AS relationship, since it depends on where AD is in relation to AS, and also whether the bulk of the extra $500 a month is saved or spent. If it's saved, consumption won't increase very much if at all, and AD won't budge. In effect the inflationary effect is muted, rather than amplified. If it's all spent, then, yes, the full force of the impetus on AD would be felt and if we were at reasonably low unemployment levels then prices would go up a bit even though production would also go up a bit. The concept that the extra $500 a month might be saved and not spent is valid even if people choose to liquidate debts with it, because that is a form of saving to compensate for dissaving in the past. For example, if I liquidate, say, $1000 in credit card debt with that extra $500 a month, I'm saving it because I'm paying for excess of consumption over my "natural" non-debt-induced level. Consume more now, consume less later. (Economics mode: OFF) Meow!
From: You shall not side with the great against the powerless. | Registered: May 2001
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Amy
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Babbler # 2210
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posted 01 December 2002 02:10 AM
if i had the extra 500 a month, i would probably get a house with a family that i know (instead of living in a room-by-room house) buy healthier food on a regular basis, and get replacement bikeseat (mine's dead ) and a tuneup once in a while, and on the off chance that i had anything left over, i would be very wierded out, and wouldn't know what to do... and would probably end up buying some music or going to some punk-rawk shows (like the weakerthans, playing next weekend!!!) the thing is that i don't even make money to begin with, so i would find it rather hard to get 500$ extra and still go to school.o/t: quote: I've read that every time the unemployment rate goes up in the US, the divorce rate goes up right along with it
this little line reminded me of something that i just read. this article in Jane was about a program recently implemented by the republicans, and the whole goal is to keep poor people in unhealthy relationships to "reduce dependance" on welfare!!! it's so messed up, the program costs soemthing like 300 million dollars just to start up. i think that i might start a new topic once i find that article.edited twice to fix smilie [ December 01, 2002: Message edited by: wizkid ] [ December 01, 2002: Message edited by: wizkid ]
From: the whole town erupts and/ bursts into flame | Registered: Feb 2002
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prince
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Babbler # 1341
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posted 02 December 2002 01:42 PM
Your responses to my questions confirmed that another $500.00 per month would be a welcome additional income to most people. Interestingly, I am actively trying to hire a part time sales person. Less than 10 hours per week, and they can set their schedule. (Disclaimer: the person must be local to me and this post is not a back door want ad). I have a simple qualification for a $500.00 per month salary. Then the job is salary plus commissions. I also provide free training.I am unable to find anyone to take on the job. Some are interested in full time only, and require a more significant guaranteed salary, others simply don't have the self confidence to sell and although they want a salary they are not willing to even attempt to me meet my qualification requirements. I personally reached this simple qualification in just 3 evenings. So I know some one should be able to meet the qualification in 4 weeks. I believe there are two types of people, rich and poor thinkers. The rich thinkers are not interested or do not need an extra $500.00 per month plus commissions. The poor thinkers don't have the self esteem to try and make a difference in their lives. Some want to challenge my salary qualification as being an immoral way to get customers without paying. The whole process has left me bewildered. I appreciate reading your comments.
From: Ontario | Registered: Sep 2001
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