Money does matter~

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   zackdrillposted 13 years ago

   Hello,
   
   Why life is complicated without money? Broadly, speaking nothing can be done without having a coin in your pocket.
   
   Money over powers us, doesn't it make any sence to anyone?
   
   I think I am not alone in this boat to sail?
   
   Your comments please.
   
   Zackdrill

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      ediggityposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      If everyone decided money didn't matter, it wouldn't.

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      prettydarkhorseposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      it isnt the oil, but it helps in basic needs and if you are not satisfied with your basic needs then theres a prob
      it boils down to expectations and wants thar are simple
      You can still be happy -- if you want to be happy

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   ShoppingIncognitoposted 13 years ago

   Money doesn't matter once you have it...otherwise - and unfortunately - it's all that matters.

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   Arthur Fontesposted 13 years ago

   There have been times in my life when I had an abundance of money.  At other times I had very little to none.
   
   The happiest and most memorable times was when I was working with a low budget.
   
   Everything is much more appreciated the harder it is to acquire I guess.

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   If it "matters"?
   
   I wrote a hub about "money".
   
   http://hubpages.com/hub/misconception-t … r-of-money

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   Originposted 13 years ago

   Well... this is coming from a guy that had a professional good paying job before the recession, got laid off, and now is working overnight stocking shelves. Yes, I miss having a grand surplus of extra money... it gives you the opportunity to go out to eat, buy a movie, go to a restaurant, invest, etc. These days I'm living check to check, and I don't have any extra money at all. Thankfully I'm geeky enough to earn money online, it's buying me at least some forms of entertainment.

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      zackdrillposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Hello,
      
      I am in the same boat as yours. Redundancy during recession is very common. My employer decided to relocate the company somewhere else where the labour is cheaper. So we were laid off many as 10 in my department. It was sad story. I think some are lucky but most of us are not exceptional to recession and redundancy. But, life has to go on, my thoughts are how to cope with the bills, education cost of the kids, pay the house rent so on. We still need money to meet our basic needs. That can't be sorted that quickly or won't expect the final cheque will last for ever. I wish I can make some money like you online.

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   Rafiniposted 13 years ago

   Money doesn't matter - people do

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Try living without any of it and see how far you get? It matters.

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         Rafiniposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         I've never really had money - any time I have a job it pays just enough for me to pay the bills.

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   That is my point. It matters, otherwise....where would you be?

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      Rafiniposted 13 years agoin reply to this

        money matters for the materialistic personality, otherwise, as I said, money doesn't matter people do - because if you don't have enough money to be materialistic the people in your life matter more than anything else.

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         Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         And, you're still missing the point. I understand what you are saying.
         
         I guess, we can chalk it up to the never mind "category". Enjoy!

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   Cagsilposted 13 years ago

   Seriously, read my article. It's about the Misconception people have about money.

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      SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      i'll read it .... now

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years ago

   Hey Cagsil - read your article - what do you mean re 'make a wish...1% vs 5%'?  looking for clarification.

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      Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

      Make A Wish Foundation uses roughly 1% of it's total revenue versus 5% minimum requirement by federal guidelines.
      
      I do not know of any new studies to apply to this, however, there was one study done in 2000. The review was to evaluate all non-profit and charitable organizations that do business within U.S. borders.
      
      The Make A Wish Foundation, that year, used 1% of the total revenue received, for what was claim it was used for. It was TOP out of 200 companies.

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         SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         do you mean they used 1% for charitable purposes - i don't know what the 'min. requirement' is.

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            Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Yes, they used 1% for charitable purposes. The FEDERAL guideline/regulation requires them to use a minimum 5% of total revenue towards what they claim to do.

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               SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               WOW!!!!!!!!!!  not in Canada!!!!!!!!  I only look at the regs once a year when our auditors submit a charitable return (kinda like a tax return)- I sign it - I think it is 75% - you have me thinking and I'll look soon at what our forms stipulate - about to go through our annual audit at work.  I really think 75% is the no.  And so, I do know that a red flag would be raised if that no. isn't met.  foundations, for example - not sure exactly how they work - you know they invest etc and when they distribute money to NPO's it must be for charitable purposes.  Haven't worked for a foundation - so that could look different - but I'm sure the regs are still tight here in Canada.
               
               Canada tightened up its regs a few years back because of money laundering in relation to drugs.  it was too easy to start a charity and not do anything except launder drug/crime related money.  And the same with the banks - they tightened up to - e.g. can't deposit more than 5k in cash otherwise they think its drug money.  At least that is what the bank regs were last time I looked.
               
               Comments?

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                  Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                  Well, that's the difference. In the U.S. government regulations is nothing but a failure, across the board. A prime example was the collapse of the banking institutions, which lead to the collapse of the Economy into what I call a "depression" era, but is called a "recessionary period".
                  
                  So, I was talking in the U.S. borders. It's nice to see Canada is a bit more stricter.

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                     SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                     i've written more below - but now I realize we are talking about Foundations.

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                        Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

                        Non-profit companies/agencies/organizations/foundations and Charitable companies/agencies/organizations/foundations are the same things.
                        
                        They are only labeled for tax purposes. Exact same type services- all assistance to give benefits to citizens. Those benefits can be anything from writing paper and pens/pencils for students or donations made to other companies, on behalf of citizens so they can receive the services of the other company.
                        
                        It's complex, but boils down to them failing to make the grade. And show the abuses of an supposed regulated system.

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         Rafiniposted 13 years agoin reply to this

         How do you find this information?  There is an organization I'm interested in looking into.

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            Cagsilposted 13 years agoin reply to this

            Look into the federal regulation laws setup for business to operate. When looking, non-profit/charitable organizations.
            
            You might even find out about what the "advocate" groups do with their money too. And, you might see that they do not match up either.
            
            But, you should be able to begin by the U.S. Official Website, specific business laws.

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               Rafiniposted 13 years agoin reply to this

               Thank you, Cagsil.   I'll see what I can find.

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    SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years ago

    i think the issue is 'foundations' and what they are up to - tax shelters and then distributing very small % to charities - scam - but....in Canada they are catching up to that.  And paying 'fundraisers' outrageous amounts that are hidden off shore.  But, that isn't the charities necessarily here because of the regs I referred to - that 75% figure.

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       SomewayOuttaHereposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       scam is the wrong word - criminal activity is the correct definition of what those Foundations are really up to.

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    It might be quicker if you google federal regulations.
    
    But, non-profit and charitable organizations should be listed. I do not have a link off hand. Sorry.

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    habeeposted 13 years ago

    I assure you that money cannot make you happy. I've been wealthy and middle class, but never poor. I was unhappiest when I was wealthy! Perhaps I'd feel differently if I'd ever experienced poverty.  ??

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       Rafiniposted 13 years agoin reply to this

       yes, to know true happiness one must know poverty....

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    Stacie Lposted 13 years ago

    money matters because we humans have made it matter.
    if rocks were deemed valuable and could be exchanged for goods, then rocks would matter.
    and too much money  causes problems of its own

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    habeeposted 13 years ago

    Rocks do matter - if they happen to be gold, diamonds, rubies, or emeralds! lol

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    habeeposted 13 years ago

    I dunno, Rafini, I'm pretty darn happy!

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    Cagsilposted 13 years ago

    Money only cause problems for people when they lack the know how of understanding it's power, for which, brings a lack of respect for it's power.
    
    Those who understand the power and respect it, can use it to benefit others. Those who do not, are greedy/selfish/ego-maniacs and down right mean.
    
    By the way, if matters....rocks matter. They actually do have a value.

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    SpanStarposted 13 years ago

    It is the love of money that we have deemed important and isn't if funny how down through history that has always been the guiding force for how people live their lives our lives?
    
    You are correction in that, which should be most important to us is either ignored or taken for granted;
    
    * Being alive
    * Having good health
    * Mind & body focued
    * Sunlight and a good nights sleep
    * Clean water to drink
    
       and more..

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