Comments on: An Opportunity To Speak With Consumerism Commentary

By: Little House in the Valley » Should everyone buy a house?

Little House in the Valley » Should everyone buy a house? — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:21:06 +0000

[...] prepared to do so, no matter how low interest rates are or how inexpensive homes may seem. Financial Samurai recently posted his interview with Consumerism Commentary and stated that he believes in the [...]

By: The Rat

The Rat — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:12:30 +0000

1) How much do you think luck plays in investment success? Very little. In fact, I think luck comes into play more if you’re actually a business person. Long-term investment success will come with knowing the companies you are investing in while not chasing ridiculous yields and speculative plays.

2) Do you believe people can truly retire after 20 years of work, no matter what job they do? Yes.

3) Why are people against the code of “get in first, leave last” during the initial phase of one’s career? No idea. My motto: Get in and get out whenever the hell I can.

Congrats on your 1st podcast; great thread

By: admin

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:01:10 +0000

@Flexo Thanks again for the opportunity! Maybe we can do another podcast towards the end of the year, or next year on other topics. It was really fun. @Charlie It is crazy that in HS we did have to use the library and card catalog, and now it's just Google! It's a different mentality. And the good thing about younger folks wanting it now ASAP is that they help create innovation. Facebook and other sites have helped connect us to more people easily than ever before. For that, I'm grateful. @Ryan @ Planting Dollars Nice. Donno what it's like on the mainland, cuz I'm not there right now for the rest of the week :)

By: Ryan @ Planting Dollars

Ryan @ Planting Dollars — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:08:44 +0000

@ admin All I know is it's a lot warmer than Wisconsin and I can wear shorts everyday! Once in a great while I have to use a sheet when I'm sleeping... Rough life. What's it like on the mainland? .-= Ryan @ Planting Dollars´s last blog ..Hiking Diamond Head and Snorkeling In Waikiki =-.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:07:35 +0000

sweet! Awesome podcast :) I agree there are people out there who think they deserve it all right off the bat. I personally think it does have a lot to do with the younger generation and the way society is changing. Technology is speeding up our lives left and right. For those career newbies who have always had the internet, always had a cellphone and a high speed internet connection, everything has always been pretty easy for them & they’re used to getting things fast without much effort. Those of us who actually had to use the card catalog at the library, write presentations on a type writer, and remember many a day when the internet didn’t exist yet appreciate time in a different way I think.

By: Flexo

Flexo — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:56:52 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to talk with us for the Podcast, Sam. It was a great interview! .-= Flexo´s last blog ..You’re Not That Great: 4 Ways to Combat Overconfidence =-.

By: admin

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:23:44 +0000

@Ryan @ Planting Dollars Thanks mate! I'll let you know when the Today show comes calling, but I ain't holding my breath! Good answer to why to get in first and leave last! It's a pity though, for an employer to hire someone and have the employee hate their job so quickly! It's sad, but very true. How's the weather in Hawaii? Heard it was getting in the 60's during the night! @Credit Card Chaser I like Olivia Dunham much much more! @Moneymonk Glad you enjoyed the podcast!

By: Moneymonk

Moneymonk — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:56:05 +0000

Nice podcast. I enjoyed listening. Especially the retirement segment, nice strategies .-= Moneymonk´s last blog ..Wealth Building Network =-.