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  • July 10, 2008 at 12:16 PM #237085
    DWCAP
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    On the other hand her complaining may be her way of reaching out and a book about finances will be a slap in the face. Some people can’t ask for help if they were drowning, but they would grab the life preserver if it was randomly thrown their way. Maybe in some round about way offer the services of a trusted collegue. It is always easier to open up to someone you trust, problem is if that someone is a friend, it could ruin the friendship. Just a thought.

    July 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM #236909
    La Jolla Renter
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    I second Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover.

    I have zero debt and still like listening to the guy.

    He also has a radio show.

    Suzi Orman’s cable show is pretty good as well.

    I really think someone has to hit bottom before they get anywhere.

    You can lead a horse to water…

    July 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM #237038
    La Jolla Renter
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    I second Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover.

    I have zero debt and still like listening to the guy.

    He also has a radio show.

    Suzi Orman’s cable show is pretty good as well.

    I really think someone has to hit bottom before they get anywhere.

    You can lead a horse to water…

    July 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM #237047
    La Jolla Renter
    Participant

    I second Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover.

    I have zero debt and still like listening to the guy.

    He also has a radio show.

    Suzi Orman’s cable show is pretty good as well.

    I really think someone has to hit bottom before they get anywhere.

    You can lead a horse to water…

    July 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM #237093
    La Jolla Renter
    Participant

    I second Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover.

    I have zero debt and still like listening to the guy.

    He also has a radio show.

    Suzi Orman’s cable show is pretty good as well.

    I really think someone has to hit bottom before they get anywhere.

    You can lead a horse to water…

    July 10, 2008 at 12:39 PM #237105
    La Jolla Renter
    Participant

    I second Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover.

    I have zero debt and still like listening to the guy.

    He also has a radio show.

    Suzi Orman’s cable show is pretty good as well.

    I really think someone has to hit bottom before they get anywhere.

    You can lead a horse to water…

    July 10, 2008 at 1:22 PM #236949
    seattle-relo
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    DWCAP – I can see that just giving her a budgeting book would seem like a slap in the face, but she has actually asked for some budgeting advice from me noting that we live within our means and have no revolving cc debt, that’s the only reason I would even consider doing that. I like your idea of recommending a colleague. I might still give her the Ramsey book but also try to open the conversation that overspending might also be a result of some other issues (I think she would agree, she’s kinda hinted about it in the past) and then give her a couple names she could contact to explore those issues if she feels ready.

    You guys have great advice! Thanks

    July 10, 2008 at 1:22 PM #237078
    seattle-relo
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    DWCAP – I can see that just giving her a budgeting book would seem like a slap in the face, but she has actually asked for some budgeting advice from me noting that we live within our means and have no revolving cc debt, that’s the only reason I would even consider doing that. I like your idea of recommending a colleague. I might still give her the Ramsey book but also try to open the conversation that overspending might also be a result of some other issues (I think she would agree, she’s kinda hinted about it in the past) and then give her a couple names she could contact to explore those issues if she feels ready.

    You guys have great advice! Thanks

    July 10, 2008 at 1:22 PM #237086
    seattle-relo
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    DWCAP – I can see that just giving her a budgeting book would seem like a slap in the face, but she has actually asked for some budgeting advice from me noting that we live within our means and have no revolving cc debt, that’s the only reason I would even consider doing that. I like your idea of recommending a colleague. I might still give her the Ramsey book but also try to open the conversation that overspending might also be a result of some other issues (I think she would agree, she’s kinda hinted about it in the past) and then give her a couple names she could contact to explore those issues if she feels ready.

    You guys have great advice! Thanks

    July 10, 2008 at 1:22 PM #237132
    seattle-relo
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    DWCAP – I can see that just giving her a budgeting book would seem like a slap in the face, but she has actually asked for some budgeting advice from me noting that we live within our means and have no revolving cc debt, that’s the only reason I would even consider doing that. I like your idea of recommending a colleague. I might still give her the Ramsey book but also try to open the conversation that overspending might also be a result of some other issues (I think she would agree, she’s kinda hinted about it in the past) and then give her a couple names she could contact to explore those issues if she feels ready.

    You guys have great advice! Thanks

    July 10, 2008 at 1:22 PM #237146
    seattle-relo
    Participant

    DWCAP – I can see that just giving her a budgeting book would seem like a slap in the face, but she has actually asked for some budgeting advice from me noting that we live within our means and have no revolving cc debt, that’s the only reason I would even consider doing that. I like your idea of recommending a colleague. I might still give her the Ramsey book but also try to open the conversation that overspending might also be a result of some other issues (I think she would agree, she’s kinda hinted about it in the past) and then give her a couple names she could contact to explore those issues if she feels ready.

    You guys have great advice! Thanks

    July 22, 2008 at 8:56 AM #244401
    seattle-relo
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    I just wanted to give you guys an update:
    I bought the Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover Workbook for my friend. I gave it to under the impression that it was my book and thought she might like to read it. (I actually skimmed through it and thought it was very good for people who are just out of control with spending and debt) So a couple of days later she told me her husband read it and thought it was awesome and that they should start the program and she agreed. Well guess what, I was talking to her last night and she is already fixating on buying more useless crap because now they’ll be out of debt with the help of the book I gave her. Huh?? AHHHHHHH!!!!!! Well as the saying goes “You can lead a horse to water…

    July 22, 2008 at 8:56 AM #244546
    seattle-relo
    Participant

    I just wanted to give you guys an update:
    I bought the Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover Workbook for my friend. I gave it to under the impression that it was my book and thought she might like to read it. (I actually skimmed through it and thought it was very good for people who are just out of control with spending and debt) So a couple of days later she told me her husband read it and thought it was awesome and that they should start the program and she agreed. Well guess what, I was talking to her last night and she is already fixating on buying more useless crap because now they’ll be out of debt with the help of the book I gave her. Huh?? AHHHHHHH!!!!!! Well as the saying goes “You can lead a horse to water…

    July 22, 2008 at 8:56 AM #244554
    seattle-relo
    Participant

    I just wanted to give you guys an update:
    I bought the Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover Workbook for my friend. I gave it to under the impression that it was my book and thought she might like to read it. (I actually skimmed through it and thought it was very good for people who are just out of control with spending and debt) So a couple of days later she told me her husband read it and thought it was awesome and that they should start the program and she agreed. Well guess what, I was talking to her last night and she is already fixating on buying more useless crap because now they’ll be out of debt with the help of the book I gave her. Huh?? AHHHHHHH!!!!!! Well as the saying goes “You can lead a horse to water…

    July 22, 2008 at 8:56 AM #244608
    seattle-relo
    Participant

    I just wanted to give you guys an update:
    I bought the Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover Workbook for my friend. I gave it to under the impression that it was my book and thought she might like to read it. (I actually skimmed through it and thought it was very good for people who are just out of control with spending and debt) So a couple of days later she told me her husband read it and thought it was awesome and that they should start the program and she agreed. Well guess what, I was talking to her last night and she is already fixating on buying more useless crap because now they’ll be out of debt with the help of the book I gave her. Huh?? AHHHHHHH!!!!!! Well as the saying goes “You can lead a horse to water…

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