Is also something that I associate with your family - along with "Dark Lady".

And I'm with you, I can't wait to see the rest of those posts. Although, um, I still need to read Paula's post on budgets. Man I hate that word. ;)

Sassymonkey and Sassymonkey Reads.

I'd say, hmmm, introspective and interesting and in fact, highly fascinating.

Possibly slightly kooky.

I've not read the posts in question - need to get busy on that. I HATE the word *budget*.

When you have way more money than you know what to do with don't they called a wealthy persons money matters "My Affairs" instead of "My Budget"?

Maybe that is the shift in consciousness needed to attract some major moolah inflow. "I have to get my affairs in order". "I must concentrate on my affairs".

Not only does it sound sexy and puts another spin on you life activities but you want to pay attention to something called "My Affairs". Think of the implications. If you give your savings account a personal name you could say something like:

"Yeah I was socking it to Harvey every week. I never get tired of watching him grow. The interest warms my bones just thinking about him."

It really is all about how you think about it. Money management doesn't have to be dull or scary. From hate to pleasure and prosperity. The secret is focusing attention and then performing the actions necessary to make it happen. Make it fun for you.

Gena - Out On The Stoop

“I worry that I'm raising children who are afraid to talk about money or more importantly, afraid to ask questions about money”.

I’m not sure how the topic of money became something that people feel uncomfortable discussing. Sure, it’s not polite to ask someone how much money they make. But kids need to know about money. They need to know that money is important, not because it makes you happy or “better” but because everything – from our very basic needs to luxuries - costs money.

I completely agree that grownups need to know about money too and that educating ourselves about personal finance is a lifelong project. I love reading blog posts that deal with finances. I always learn something new.

Vered DeLeeuw
www.momgrind.com

I had to laugh at the comment... now c'mon I don't want to be known as the writer who scares people ;-) But budget really can be a four letter word. I say to heck with semantics -- what matters is handling the details. So whether you call it a budget, your affairs, your finances, or mandy the money pet, the trick at the end of the day is to just do it!

As for the money conversation...it is amazing. It is almost more shameful to talk about money than sex. People hide, stay quiet, and accumulate mass amounts of shame around money rather than learn and talk about it. We need to break that silence, especially as women. So glad we get to do that here.

All the Best,
-Paula

Paula Gregorowicz
The Paula G Company

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Some people "hide, stay quiet, and accumulate mass amounts of" *money* and then it's pretty much nonstop bragging about their new car, their latest fabulous vacation and how they only buy their clothes in Paris. I know at least two people that do this so it can't be that rare.

Paula - in one of your future posts, could you possibly include a short list of recommended financial websites? I like fool.com, but I'm wondering if there are any other great personal finance websites that I am not aware of.

Vered DeLeeuw
www.momgrind.com