Comments on: What If… Your Net Worth Is Public? http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/ Over Five Years of Personal Finance, Consumer Spending, Crazy Products and Boring Blog Posts. Good grief. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:36:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Missy http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-23839 Missy Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:42:20 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-23839 My thoughts - referring to friends and family - if you're the one with the postive networth - the rest would be wanting to 'borrow' your money - relationships would go down the toilet. People who have lots of money (ie Oprah) mention those that come out of the woodwork "I'm your second cousin twice removed and can I borrow $$$" Your kids - why work when you know mom and dad can cover you if you need it?? Just thoughts. My thoughts – referring to friends and family – if you’re the one with the postive networth – the rest would be wanting to ‘borrow’ your money – relationships would go down the toilet. People who have lots of money (ie Oprah) mention those that come out of the woodwork “I’m your second cousin twice removed and can I borrow $$$” Your kids – why work when you know mom and dad can cover you if you need it?? Just thoughts.

]]> By: Finn http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-22694 Finn Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:45:45 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-22694 Here in Finland our tax return information is basically public. Every year many magazines are published containing tax information of almost every citizen. Here in Finland our tax return information is basically public. Every year many magazines are published containing tax information of almost every citizen.

]]> By: Mapgirl’s Fiscal Challenge / Alternative Carnival of Personal Finance #90 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-22422 Mapgirl’s Fiscal Challenge / Alternative Carnival of Personal Finance #90 Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:50:38 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-22422 [...] on posting your net worth on your blog. He gets a little philosophical on us. Scroll down the comments for his [...] [...] on posting your net worth on your blog. He gets a little philosophical on us. Scroll down the comments for his [...]

]]> By: Ian http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-22419 Ian Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:19:11 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-22419 I have always wondered how it would be to see the finances of the people driving the really expensive cars. Debt just isn't cool. I have always wondered how it would be to see the finances of the people driving the really expensive cars. Debt just isn’t cool.

]]> By: Personal Finance Advice - » Financial Wake-Up Call 3-5-2007 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-22342 Personal Finance Advice - » Financial Wake-Up Call 3-5-2007 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 10:14:48 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-22342 [...] What If… Your Net Worth Is Public?: Stop Buying Crap asks an interesting question - imagine if your net worth was public. It would probably change the way you personally do a lot of things as well as give you a different impression of others. Certainly a fun read imagining how different the world would be if that were the case… [...] [...] What If… Your Net Worth Is Public?: Stop Buying Crap asks an interesting question – imagine if your net worth was public. It would probably change the way you personally do a lot of things as well as give you a different impression of others. Certainly a fun read imagining how different the world would be if that were the case… [...]

]]> By: Nancy http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21628 Nancy Sat, 24 Feb 2007 05:44:38 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21628 I've had a similar question -- as we get more and more accustomed to biometrics: how long before our atm cards become implants in us? (teensy, tiny chips). And our net worth become all the more closely identified with our very being? Creeeepy. I’ve had a similar question — as we get more and more accustomed to biometrics: how long before our atm cards become implants in us? (teensy, tiny chips). And our net worth become all the more closely identified with our very being? Creeeepy.

]]> By: finance girl http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21586 finance girl Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:10:23 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21586 I would love it!!! Wouldn't it be fabulous, people would no longer focus on "oohh's he's rich look at the car he drives" or "oh she's rich look at how put together she looks". Think about how quickly people would get their financial house in order! I would love it!!! Wouldn’t it be fabulous, people would no longer focus on “oohh’s he’s rich look at the car he drives” or “oh she’s rich look at how put together she looks”.

Think about how quickly people would get their financial house in order!

]]> By: Master Allan http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21546 Master Allan Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:01:10 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21546 Haha if Networth was floating above my head it would be much easier to get a date in this town. Usually that goes to Mr. spiked up hair, goatee, tough guy tattoos, big truck/SUV driving, drinking beers every weekend, working as a grease monkey getting another girl pregnant on average of every 3.2 months. On the other hand I'm a twenty something college student lookalike carrying a networth slightly over $100,000. Hmm, wait a minute, gold diggers with eyes of an eagle, I'll just pray for modesty after all. Haha if Networth was floating above my head it would be much easier to get a date in this town. Usually that goes to Mr. spiked up hair, goatee, tough guy tattoos, big truck/SUV driving, drinking beers every weekend, working as a grease monkey getting another girl pregnant on average of every 3.2 months.

On the other hand I’m a twenty something college student lookalike carrying a networth slightly over $100,000. Hmm, wait a minute, gold diggers with eyes of an eagle, I’ll just pray for modesty after all.

]]> By: Matt http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21513 Matt Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:38:22 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21513 If my net worth was to be shown in public I would never leave my house! Great article! If my net worth was to be shown in public I would never leave my house! Great article!

]]> By: baking23 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21491 baking23 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:19:11 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21491 I think people would be questioning why, with all my education, I wasn't worth more. I got that MA I should use it...etc... I think people would be questioning why, with all my education, I wasn’t worth more. I got that MA I should use it…etc…

]]> By: dead tired http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21434 dead tired Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:46:44 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21434 Where can I buy those groovy figurines? I could add them to my Crap collection. <font color="green">------------- Ah no idea sorry, found them in the MS Office picture archive.</font> Where can I buy those groovy figurines? I could add them to my Crap collection.

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Ah no idea sorry, found them in the MS Office picture archive.

]]> By: Robbie Wright http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21395 Robbie Wright Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:24:07 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21395 Check out NetworthIQ. You probably won't see your neighbor, but you might get a better idea about your neighborhood. http://www.networthiq.com/ Check out NetworthIQ. You probably won’t see your neighbor, but you might get a better idea about your neighborhood.

http://www.networthiq.com/

]]> By: Money Smart Life » Midweek Roundup - Public Net Worth, Quicken Giveaway, Yodlee, Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, Cheap Furniture, & Stock Market Behavior http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21390 Money Smart Life » Midweek Roundup - Public Net Worth, Quicken Giveaway, Yodlee, Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, Cheap Furniture, & Stock Market Behavior Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:09:10 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21390 [...] Net Worth CAP from Stop Buying Crap asks the question, what if your net worth was public? Literally hovering over your head wherever you went. How would that change your behavior? Check [...] [...] Net Worth CAP from Stop Buying Crap asks the question, what if your net worth was public? Literally hovering over your head wherever you went. How would that change your behavior? Check [...]

]]> By: Gino http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21306 Gino Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:18:36 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21306 Mapgirl, actually it's been rather cold and chilly here; at least here in So.Cal. (yea, I know, boohoo) I'd want to ask Cap *how* he would wear it..I don't think he'd wanna look too suspicious down here.... "All units, we have 10-14...wearing a balala.....balacaca...uh...ski mask......" <font color="green">------------- Refer to answer above on wearing my ski mask :) Was just trying to be sophisticated when I use the word balaclava, 's all.</font> Mapgirl, actually it’s been rather cold and chilly here; at least here in So.Cal. (yea, I know, boohoo)

I’d want to ask Cap *how* he would wear it..I don’t think he’d wanna look too suspicious down here….

“All units, we have 10-14…wearing a balala…..balacaca…uh…ski mask……”

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Refer to answer above on wearing my ski mask :) Was just trying to be sophisticated when I use the word balaclava, ‘s all.

]]> By: saving advice http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21303 saving advice Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:04:40 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21303 Wow - that would mean to get the women, you'd have to save money. What would happen to the US economy?!? ;) Wow – that would mean to get the women, you’d have to save money. What would happen to the US economy?!? ;)

]]> By: mapgirl http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21298 mapgirl Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:19:30 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21298 Tanyetta: Pull out your bank statements, credit card bills, everything and tally it up. Cap: Dude. How can you wear a balaclava in CA? Isn't too hot? <font color="green">------------- Not when you're rummaging through the dumpster at Wal-Mart at three in the morning.</font> Tanyetta: Pull out your bank statements, credit card bills, everything and tally it up.

Cap: Dude. How can you wear a balaclava in CA? Isn’t too hot?

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Not when you’re rummaging through the dumpster at Wal-Mart at three in the morning.

]]> By: tanyetta http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21290 tanyetta Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:17:15 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21290 HOw do I find out my net worth? HOw do I find out my net worth?

]]> By: Liz S. http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21272 Liz S. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:02:08 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21272 Hey, now, I've seen that Nickelback video, too. ;) Oh yeah, you're topic. Right. I dunno. It would suck, wouldn't it? I think it would present a lot of peer pressure. If you have a positive net worth, people would expect you to spend it. If your net worth is negative, you'd get that you-should-know-better stare everytime they see you buying a coffee in Starbucks. It would generate competition among others. Bleah. Just say no to Xeno! Hey, now, I’ve seen that Nickelback video, too. ;)

Oh yeah, you’re topic. Right. I dunno. It would suck, wouldn’t it?

I think it would present a lot of peer pressure. If you have a positive net worth, people would expect you to spend it. If your net worth is negative, you’d get that you-should-know-better stare everytime they see you buying a coffee in Starbucks. It would generate competition among others.

Bleah. Just say no to Xeno!

]]> By: kungfukoh http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21255 kungfukoh Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:12:06 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21255 Interesting thought. This would have the potential for abuses and economic discrimination. What about all the poseaurs that want to look rich. How are they ever going to go into a luxury car dealership and get any salesmen to rip them off. Then again, one's net worth wouldn't stop the vultures from offering double digit financing. In a way, it might be a good thing in that we would stop being hung up on looking and pretending to be rich. Its always the simple looking folks that are rich in net worth and emotional maturity. Interesting thought. This would have the potential for abuses and economic discrimination. What about all the poseaurs that want to look rich. How are they ever going to go into a luxury car dealership and get any salesmen to rip them off. Then again, one’s net worth wouldn’t stop the vultures from offering double digit financing. In a way, it might be a good thing in that we would stop being hung up on looking and pretending to be rich. Its always the simple looking folks that are rich in net worth and emotional maturity.

]]> By: Wanda http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/even-more-ramblings/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/comment-page-1/#comment-21252 Wanda Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:58:07 +0000 http://www.stopbuyingcrap.com/2007/02/20/what-if-your-net-worth-is-public/#comment-21252 How 'bout that person with the shiny BMW and tailored suit is worth...millions and millions? Don't judge a book by its cover... goes both ways. ;) A book with an expensive embossed cover can just as easily be a work of great literature and a ratty paperback doesn't necessarily mean the book's worth the paper it's printed on. The only way to find out? Read the book. How ’bout that person with the shiny BMW and tailored suit is worth…millions and millions? Don’t judge a book by its cover… goes both ways. ;) A book with an expensive embossed cover can just as easily be a work of great literature and a ratty paperback doesn’t necessarily mean the book’s worth the paper it’s printed on. The only way to find out? Read the book.

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