The next post I was planning was going to be an update on my quilt making and some pictures of the teddy bear fabric I found. In the meantime, I was perusing Facebook and my Google Reader links and found a couple of interesting topics that I feel deserved some thought and conversation.
In the funny category, the sister of a former roommate of mine posted a link to this comic about 10 words you need to stop misspelling. Misspelt homophones and possessives are a pet peeve of mine and I love the descriptions and examples on this comic! I would also like to add are/our to their list, as I've seen that one a lot on Facebook lately (proof that people increasingly write/type like they speak).
Otherwise, one of the latest posts on Get Rich Slowly caught my brain today. It's about frugal role models and surrounding yourself with similarly minded people (financially speaking). Friends, family, famous millionaires/billionaires... the comments were nearly as interesting as the post. Many people responded with not only role models but anti-role models, people they're trying to avoid becoming. I'm intrigued by the idea of actively seeking out support by starting a savings club (sort of like a financial book club) but think it has a lot of potential to backfire. You'd have to be very clear about rules and expectations from the beginning. Ever tried it? What do you think would make such a group work?
In any case, the GRS post makes a good point about having different role models for different areas of your finances, which is definitely true for us. The post made me think a bit about who I associate with and who I look up to, as well as what I want our children to learn from us. For instance, our parents are great about planning for retirement. My friend Jen is an awesome coupon and bargain hunter. She and my friends Leah, Amy, Kari, and Sarah are great about comparison shopping, making things at home, and spending where it counts (something I value highly as a financial attribute). We have lots of friends at various stages of paying down debt. It makes it easier to stay on track when you know other people are also working hard, even if their circumstances aren't exactly the same.
Do you have financial role models? Are you like me, looking for more?
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