So during tough economic times often a paradox will result where individuals do what's in their best interest (save) instead of doing what is in the best interest of the national economy (spend). Because no one is spending, the government has to spend to help pull the economy out of recession. I heard Warren Buffet spends when people are saving and saves when people are spending...I like that strategy, but I think I took it a little too far today. I took my care in to Sav-Mor auto in Orem to have them investigate some funny noises my car was making. Turns out the back right wheel bearing had to be replaced and the clutch had to be replaced. I felt like a very generous individual today contributing $1300 towards my local economy. And I thought to myself as I plunked down my credit card*, "America...This one's for you!"
*I would like to have it known that I pay off my credit card each month when I remember to pay the bill...I've only forgotten once in my life. :) Unfortunately, Sav-Mor didn't take American Express - a pity! I would have liked to have gotten some cash back on that charge!!
4 comments:
Thanks for taking one for the team! :)
Way to contribute! It's just too bad that the money wasn't used for something more fun!
Seriously - can you imagine what I could have done with that much money?? Bought a ticket to Europe, had a fabulous shopping spree, etc., etc.
Sometimes it's better not to think about where the money goes - it makes us feel better (or at least less depressed)!
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