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To: alanrs who wrote (117422)5/31/2005 9:04:25 PM
From: Ilaine  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793788
 
Well, I spent every penny of my allowance the day I got it, on comic books, Mad magazine, and science fiction paperbacks.

My parents wouldn't allow me to read Mad magazine, so I bought it at the news stand, sat on the sidewalk outside to read it, and then threw it away so I wouldn't get caught. ;^)

And I am still spending waaaaaay too much money on books.

Of course, if I'd kept the comic books, Mad magazines, and science fiction paperbacks all nicely wrapped in plastic, they'd be worth more than your saved allowance, even allowing for compound interest. -g-



To: alanrs who wrote (117422)5/31/2005 9:21:54 PM
From: Snowshoe  Respond to of 793788
 
I remember getting my first payday on my paper route (about $2) and blowing the whole wad in the penny arcade at the county fair. I felt pretty stupid after it was gone, and became much more of a saver.


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