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+~+ Experts? Ya right Woman: Do you drink beer? Man: Yes Woman: How many beers a day? Man: Usually about 3 Woman: How much do you pay per beer? Man: $5.00 which includes a tip (This is where it gets scary !) Woman: And how long have you been drinking? Man: About 20 years, I suppose Woman: So a beer costs $5 and you have 3 beers a day which puts your spending each month at $450. In one year, it would be approximately $5400 correct? Man: Correct Woman: If in 1 year you spend $5400, not accounting for inflation, the past 20 years puts your spending at $108,000, correct? Man: Correct Woman: Do you know that if you didn't drink so much beer, that money could have been put in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound interest for the past 20 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari? Man: Do you drink beer? Woman: No Man: Where's your Ferrari? I learned years ago that many "experts" really have no experience, they are just puking out what they have read in a book written by another "expert". A friend of mine says, if your<b> boots </font></b>are not dirty , your are not old enough to give advice. This really rang true to me during the recent economic down turn. Close friends of mine, at the beginnings of the problems went to "experts" for advice. Both they and the "experts " lost substantial assets. My strategy actually kept me with no loss, no great gains, but no loss. The difference between me and an "expert" was, I worked hard for my money and learned through hard knocks.What are your experiences with "experts", have they been good, bad or indifferent? |
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Most people do not want and cannot afford a Ferrari. The depreciation is terrible, and the maintenance and insurance are too expensive. A new Corvette is fast enough for $60,000 and much more affordable. A Mustang for $30,000 is fast enough for many...
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Also if you get your beer at a supermarket you can buy a six pack for $5.
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I contributed to my 401k through work and these fund was managed by experts.....and I lost all of my money! This happened twice in the last 18 years....once during black Friday and then again in the tech fail! So, I concur with you Pal....experts don't know jack! “Life is available only in the present moment.” Thich Nhat Hanh Come and read my blog! Become a watcher! veryfunnycple64 
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I am also tired of some of these experts. Do they think we are stupid?
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Most people do not want and cannot afford a Ferrari. The depreciation is terrible, and the maintenance and insurance are too expensive. A new Corvette is fast enough for $60,000 and much more affordable. A Mustang for $30,000 is fast enough for many...
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Also if you get your beer at a supermarket you can buy a six pack for $5.
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I am also tired of some of these experts. Do they think we are stupid?
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you made me laugh! I have personally experienced the "expert" syndrome. the scariest are the experts in their 20s who profess to know everything.
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The Experts? Thank goodness I don't need to use them with my lifestyle, but when i have,I don't like it. I have trust issues,and they have an agenda,and it usually involves me handing over cash!!! Besides...its only their opinion,and I listen to my gut majority of the time. I hide my cash!!!  
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you made me laugh! I have personally experienced the "expert" syndrome. the scariest are the experts in their 20s who profess to know everything. 
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What experts????? There is nothing but incompetents on payroll if you ask me!!!!   WITHOUT PASSION LIFE IS NOTHING
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What experts????? There is nothing but incompetents on payroll if you ask me!!!!
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That was a good one Pal, thanks for sharing, it really does make one think.. Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on.. 
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I'm surrounded by experts at work. Economics experts rarely look at the real world; they're too much into mathematical models. 
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This reminds me of folks that give up drinking or smoking. They say where is the money I am saving? LOL For some reason they cannot account for that money once they stop. I remember my Mom gave up cigarettes in 2005, she was able to afford to go to bingo a few more times a month I guess. Oh if they got started on how much bingo or gambling cost one and what they could be spending that money on...i think I could have quite a bit of stuff over the years LOL.
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That was a good one Pal, thanks for sharing, it really does make one think..
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I'm surrounded by experts at work. Economics experts rarely look at the real world; they're too much into mathematical models.
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I contributed to my 401k through work and these fund was managed by experts.....and I lost all of my money! This happened twice in the last 18 years....once during black Friday and then again in the tech fail! So, I concur with you Pal....experts don't know jack!
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A great story about investments. I only trust my own research when it comes to such things.
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too funny Pal.. hugsssssssss V What experts??? Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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