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Oct. 14th, 2008 10:14 am"Moms of kids who are embarrassed that the moms have a Facebook"
How much vitamin B12 is enough? What happens if you don't get it? This naturally caught my eye because I don't absorb enough from food. (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
dianthus also spotted that using antacids or Prilosec regularly can decrease your B12 absorption too.)
This article on affluent teenagers coping with sudden frugality has it's funny moments (used clothing is "gross" because other people have worn them? Perhaps the child needs to be introduced to a washing machine?) but it also has its interesting parts, such as when a parent decided to show her teenagers the monthly bills: "The teenagers were stunned. When her son saw the mortgage bill he thought it was an annual payment."
Also relating to personal finance is an interesting post about what it means to be rich from JD at Get Rich Slowly.
Note, he's not independently wealthy. Income is necessary to maintain. But he's got a cushion to see him through emergencies and he's saving for retirement. Is that rich, poor, or middle?
How much vitamin B12 is enough? What happens if you don't get it? This naturally caught my eye because I don't absorb enough from food. (
dianthus also spotted that using antacids or Prilosec regularly can decrease your B12 absorption too.) This article on affluent teenagers coping with sudden frugality has it's funny moments (used clothing is "gross" because other people have worn them? Perhaps the child needs to be introduced to a washing machine?) but it also has its interesting parts, such as when a parent decided to show her teenagers the monthly bills: "The teenagers were stunned. When her son saw the mortgage bill he thought it was an annual payment."
Also relating to personal finance is an interesting post about what it means to be rich from JD at Get Rich Slowly.
“How does it feel to be rich?” [his accountant asked]. “Has it changed you?”
“What do you mean?” I said. “I’m not rich.”
But then I paused and thought about it. “Oh,” I said. “Maybe I am.”
[...]
The truth is, I live in a nicer home than my parents ever owned. I’ve saved more money than they ever saved. I earn more money than most people earn. I have more Stuff than I’ll ever need.
Note, he's not independently wealthy. Income is necessary to maintain. But he's got a cushion to see him through emergencies and he's saving for retirement. Is that rich, poor, or middle?
