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To: SilentZ who wrote (496318)	7/19/2009 3:46:47 PM
From: bentway	1 Recommendation Respond to of 1571405

" If my income were to be reduced 10%, I'd be fine. If theirs were, they'd lose everything they have." That's bullshit Z. Ten knows he'd have to ski Utah or Colorado instead of the Swiss Alps. It's a BIG DEAL. It involves real SACRIFICE, loss of status and face..

To: SilentZ who wrote (496318)	7/19/2009 3:53:03 PM
From: steve harris	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1571405

Ask your parents what they were taught in setting up a budget, especially how much of their income was to be applied towards a house. Back in the good old days, we were taught never spend more than 25% of your income for a home. The schools are failures and we see examples every day. Here's a 28% rule of thumb: credit.com I chose not to get myself into a financial bind, while others today are screwing themselves. Now you're telling me it's my responsibility to help them? BS