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gut
Posts: 15,058
Apr 25, 2012 11:32pm
The Europeans I can understand...You got to make it worth their while to stop sucking the gubmit teet.Manhattan Buckeye;1153177 wrote: The Europeans and the Chinese? Well.....
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Apr 25, 2012 11:37pm
I will watch your dog/house for you for $450 a month.Manhattan Buckeye;1153177 wrote:It would surprise you. Filipino maids immigrate for US$450-600/month working six days a week, no vacation other than a mandatory flight back to Manila every other year (cheap - about US$150), and live in what we call the "bomb shelter", it's a government mandated closet that is about 4 feet by 9 feet and doesn't have to be air conditioned. There's a waitlist in the Philippines to even sign up for it - almost all of their money goes back to support their respective families. My American midwest conscience wouldn't let me put another human through that, even if its much better that what they would ever earn back in their homelands.
The Europeans and the Chinese? Well.....
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Apr 25, 2012 11:46pm
Most of the Euros we know are very cool...they may have bought in to the "emperor without clothes" thing with our current POTUS but they are willing to listen to reason, and even if we disagree we do it in a civil manner. And they are incredibly (if not embarrassingly) politically incorrect.kgut;1153180 wrote:The Europeans I can understand...You got to make it worth their while to stop sucking the gubmit teet.
The Chinese? That's a tough nut to crack. It is a tough insular culture.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Apr 26, 2012 12:34am
Manhattan Buckeye;1153177 wrote:It would surprise you. Filipino maids immigrate for US$450-600/month working six days a week, no vacation other than a mandatory flight back to Manila every other year (cheap - about US$150), and live in what we call the "bomb shelter", it's a government mandated closet that is about 4 feet by 9 feet and doesn't have to be air conditioned. There's a waitlist in the Philippines to even sign up for it - almost all of their money goes back to support their respective families. My American midwest conscience wouldn't let me put another human through that, even if its much better that what they would ever earn back in their homelands.
The Europeans and the Chinese? Well.....
Well this is what I was explained about the Filipinos when I was on deployment. Every single country we visited they had Filipinos there working pretty crappy jobs. They seem to like to be ladies of the night. They go to all kinds of different countries to work to make money for their families. They are like the Mexicans of the world. They'll do any kind of work to make money. I was in Manila also and it's crazy cheap to live there in a decent place. Also a lot of Filipinos join the Navy A LOT and they send all their money back to the Philippines.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 26, 2012 9:16am
Fuck, I housesit for people on the side. 30$ a night to stay at their place. 10$ for every additional pet (not counting stupid ones like fish and birds).
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 26, 2012 9:17am
I had $13,000 between 2 cards around tax time. But that includes my Masters. Until I'm done with my Masters, it will be impossible to get my CC's down to zero.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 26, 2012 9:19am
I have a $1700 limit on my card because I'm a bau5
Belly35
Posts: 9,716
Apr 26, 2012 9:50am
On my business card its gotten up there ...
My personal card .. credit/debit card (if the money not in the checking account the card doesn't get used) I have put $15,000 into the account when we when to Australian with the intention of spending it (we spent less than half)</SPAN>
My personal card .. credit/debit card (if the money not in the checking account the card doesn't get used) I have put $15,000 into the account when we when to Australian with the intention of spending it (we spent less than half)</SPAN>
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 26, 2012 10:01am
I'd likt to travel to Australian some time.Belly35;1153353 wrote:On my business card its gotten up there ...
My personal card .. credit/debit card (if the money not in the checking account the card doesn't get used) I have put $15,000 into the account when we when to Australian with the intention of spending it (we spent less than half)
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Apr 26, 2012 10:14am
Can you even get personal cards with those limits these days?
Glassy
Posts: 119
Apr 26, 2012 10:15am
Why do you act surprised? You are the one that bought the sh!t.j_crazy;1152919 wrote:Now I just moved, but goddam. $17000. Whats the biggest bill you've ever got?
For the record, I'm paying it all off, no balance.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Apr 26, 2012 10:16am
I'm guessing because it all added up to more than he expected.Glassy;1153393 wrote:Why do you act surprised? You are the one that bought the sh!t.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Apr 26, 2012 10:19am
What limits?WebFire;1153392 wrote:Can you even get personal cards with those limits these days?
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Apr 26, 2012 11:50am
I would guess our highest is around $10,000 on a month when I was doing a lot of traveling for work.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Apr 26, 2012 11:59am
quit bragging about how much money you spend
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j_crazy
Posts: 8,372
Apr 26, 2012 12:03pm
WebFire;1153392 wrote:Can you even get personal cards with those limits these days?
My limit is 25 k.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Apr 26, 2012 1:22pm
Sure, but when did you get the card? Seems like if you applied now, it would be hard to get that kind of limit. They used to give high limit cards out like candy. Not sure much anymore.j_crazy;1153583 wrote:My limit is 25 k.
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Apr 26, 2012 1:31pm
They've been rolling back limits for several years now. It's tough.WebFire;1153693 wrote:Sure, but when did you get the card? Seems like if you applied now, it would be hard to get that kind of limit. They used to give high limit cards out like candy. Not sure much anymore.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Apr 26, 2012 1:41pm
You should have emailed LJ. He's a lawyer and a judge at the same time. He knows the President too, so he can get whatever you need taken care of.
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Manhattan Buckeye
Posts: 7,566
Apr 26, 2012 1:46pm
Can he get me a 4.25% interest rate on an investment property? If so he's one helluva lawyer. I can't even refi without posting 300 large collateral. If I had 300 grand liquid I wouldn't be looking to refi. We're in the donut hole, we aren't poor enough to qualify for any type of government program, and we aren't Bill Gates. We're in the screwed category - banks love us because we pay what we owe but we're about 200 basis points above the government "bailout" rate.sleeper;1153724 wrote:You should have emailed LJ. He's a lawyer and a judge at the same time. He knows the President too, so he can get whatever you need taken care of.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Apr 26, 2012 1:54pm
Let me ask him.Manhattan Buckeye;1153727 wrote:Can he get me a 4.25% interest rate on an investment property? If so he's one helluva lawyer. I can't even refi without posting 300 large collateral. If I had 300 grand liquid I wouldn't be looking to refi. We're in the donut hole, we aren't poor enough to qualify for any type of government program, and we aren't Bill Gates. We're in the screwed category - banks love us because we pay what we owe but we're about 200 basis points above the government "bailout" rate.
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fan_from_texas
Posts: 2,693
Apr 26, 2012 2:02pm
Same. We keep looking at options to refi to take advantage of the rates, but we're too rich to get any sort of handout/help. We're half-tempted to buy a comparable house at a comparable price in the area to take advantage of the low interest rates, as it's much easier to buy new and get them than to refi without equity.Manhattan Buckeye;1153727 wrote:Can he get me a 4.25% interest rate on an investment property? If so he's one helluva lawyer. I can't even refi without posting 300 large collateral. If I had 300 grand liquid I wouldn't be looking to refi. We're in the donut hole, we aren't poor enough to qualify for any type of government program, and we aren't Bill Gates. We're in the screwed category - banks love us because we pay what we owe but we're about 200 basis points above the government "bailout" rate.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Apr 26, 2012 2:05pm
I don't have a mortgage, hope this helps
Scarlet_Buckeye
Posts: 5,264
Apr 26, 2012 2:56pm
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sportchampps
Posts: 7,361
Apr 26, 2012 3:19pm
I think 25k is the highest a person can have for a credit limit or a regular card these days. The max to start out is usually only 5000. Then again just be a millionaire and get a black card.