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Changing Lifestyles

wsp — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:05:35 -0800

The year is 1900, and I earn $2550 annually. What is my life like? I was watching a movie set at the turn of the last century, and a question popped into my mind: If I lived in 1900 and made the equivalent of 65k 2009 dollars per year (~$2550), what would my life be like? I am a single, white male living in a city. I realize that many of the expenses I have now I wouldn't then - the cable bill being one example - but what expenses would I have then that I don't now? What socioeconomic class would I fall under? What is a job that would earn me this much?

Google was disappointing, so I decided to turn to AskMe for help. Any books, websites or TV shows/movies (fiction or non-fiction) you can recommend on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Help me earn 200 miles!

j1950 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:29:31 -0800

How can I earn 200 Delta SkyMiles quickly? I'd like to earn 200 Delta SkyMiles pretty quickly so I can subscribe to the Wall Street Journal (I'm 200 short). I am not planning any travel soon. Is there a way to quickly earn 200 miles (preferably without spending any money)?

help managing my money

serazin — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:50:24 -0800

Financial skills building classes or workshops for a low-income person with crappy money management skills? I have demonstrably terrible money management skills - constantly overdrawing my bank account, the beginnings of credit card debt, etc. I'm a single parent and about to become a full-time student, and I'm expecting things to get worse. But I want to head off further problems at the pass.

I know that there are non-profits that help low-income people manage money better, and I think I need the help of one of these organizations! I'm willing to take a class on the topic - better yet would be some individualized coaching and support. I'm in Oakland, CA - so something in SF or the East Bay would be ideal. Book recommendations are also OK, but sadly, my limited reading of Your Money or Your Life and related stuff hasn't sunk in so well. I think in-person help might make a bigger difference. Thanks in advance,