Are you a spender or saver?

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I am a saver, I saved up for the raining days, I avoid at all costs to make wasteful purchases on unwanted items, which one is you?
  • Profile picture of the author taskemann
    I'm a spender. BUT I don't spend my money on cr*p. I invest in usefull stuff instead that have some value. So if I have to, I can sell it and get some of my money back.
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  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Right now I'm a spender because I am not sure what's going on in this country yet -we're deep into a transition and I have no clue if our money system's going to survive. I'm not savin' it just so someone else can just steal it from me. Once I can figure out which way things are swinging, I'll start throwing it in that direction. The direction of the economy should be evident by 2013 so I'll start being a saver, or at least a shuffler, again probably around the turn of the year. This whole economic crisis thing just completely pisses me off. I wish it would either recover or crash and get it the hell over with.
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    • Profile picture of the author taskemann
      You could invest in gold. After my experience and opinion, it's much more safe to have for example $10,000 invested in gold than $10,000 in the bank or in shares if the economy is unstable.


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      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Right now I'm a spender because I am not sure what's going on in this country yet -we're deep into a transition and I have no clue if our money system's going to survive. I'm not savin' it just so someone else can just steal it from me. Once I can figure out which way things are swinging, I'll start throwing it in that direction. The direction of the economy should be evident by 2013 so I'll start being a saver, or at least a shuffler, again probably around the turn of the year. This whole economic crisis thing just completely pisses me off. I wish it would either recover or crash and get it the hell over with.
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      • Profile picture of the author JoeUK
        Spender, I just feel that saving for a rainy is sort of letting fear of the future, or the 'unknown' govern...
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      • Profile picture of the author HeySal
        Originally Posted by taskemann View Post

        You could invest in gold. After my experience and opinion, it's much more safe to have for example $10,000 invested in gold than $10,000 in the bank or in shares if the economy is unstable.


        Jimmy
        Actually - when I want gold I just go out and find it. I have friends with claims, too. One of the perks of being a gem hunter.
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  • Profile picture of the author starcraft2
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    more of a saver, especially in this economy
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  • Profile picture of the author bhmseoservices
    I save my money as much as possible. Sometimes I do purchases on impulse and it can be pricy.
    Ex: I'll work hard and save 1000$ but spend it all the following day on a new accessory or new gadget.
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  • Profile picture of the author reidsteven75
    saver, and investor
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  • Profile picture of the author willgil
    desperately want to be a saver but I'm a spender
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  • Profile picture of the author hardraysnight
    i dont understand the socalled economy so life goes on
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  • Profile picture of the author garyv
    I save up money... so that I can spend it. You can't take it with you. And I've never heard anyone on their deathbed say: "I'm glad I have all that money saved up".
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    I'm a spaver... spend some, save some. I typically do not waste it though.
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  • Profile picture of the author buckeyes09
    Saver. Although when I spend it, it goes pretty quickly.
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    • Profile picture of the author Andrian
      Savor, to save for my mom and dad
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      • Profile picture of the author William Maloney
        Everyones is a spender, some are spenders 100%, some are spenders 10%. I, I'm a 50% spender.
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  • Profile picture of the author acesites
    I'm real blend between the two. Some days I'm a spender and some days I'm a saver. When I have a goal in mind I'm decent at saving towards it, not great but decent.
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  • Profile picture of the author whland
    I try to save money when I can. Not much of a spender.

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  • Profile picture of the author wirelessgeek
    I tend to be more of a spender, but sometimes I'll spot something I want that I can't afford right this minute, so I start saving up for it. It does help to have goals when I'm trying to save.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rick B
    I'm a saver. There's no feeling so good as knowing that no matter what calamity strikes, you have enough money set aside to handle it. I can't imagine living paycheck-to-paycheck! I've had a nest egg set aside since I was 19 years old.
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  • Profile picture of the author Josh MacDonald
    On vehicles = spender. Everything else = Saver. However, I always play it safe. Like the above post said, I've got money aside that keeps me far from paycheck-to-paycheck.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jose Princely
    Am a saver, i wont spend much.I will save for my future.
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  • Profile picture of the author kasei
    It depends, for long periods I am saver, bust sometimes I go on spending sprees. Thankfully I don't spend all my savings so easily.
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  • Profile picture of the author fitnesslover1
    We are all both. What is the point of saving if you're not spending?
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  • Profile picture of the author pumpkinpatch1987
    I am generally a saver. I save up for all kinds of things, but mainly for emergencies. I only spend real money on things that will benefit me in the future.
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  • Profile picture of the author zek
    I'm spender a lot but i like to spend on my hobbies.
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  • Profile picture of the author Offline kiasy
    I'm a saver but I do spend money on things that I need and want (:
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  • Profile picture of the author RenderTheWeb
    I'm a spender but since I quit the job, I must end my habits!! lol
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  • Profile picture of the author AllproJJ
    I'm a spender. I wish I could save better. My purchases are usually 'big ticket' items. I'm definitely working on it though.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jessie Stevens
    Seems like every time I save up enough money for something, something crazy and unexpected happens and then I have to spend it. Life can be cruel at times.
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  • Profile picture of the author textchx
    Well it depends...

    If I didn't buy so many wso's I'd probably have 1000'ssss in the bank #addicted lol
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  • Profile picture of the author dudemichael
    I would say both, the only time I save is when I want something that's worth it. If there are two versions and one is better then I will save to get the better one.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rebeccha Haase
    I am both. I do spend a lot and save a little everyday. .
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  • Profile picture of the author joecook1985
    Im spender of course I love buying new things (especially electronic)
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  • Profile picture of the author jerrywhyte
    I am a big saver, i save over 70% of my income outside recurrent expenditures
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