Comments on: Today is my birthday — will you do me a favor?

By: Miguel

Miguel — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:26:40 +0000

You helped me make multiple savings accounts through ING savings account.

By: person x

person x — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:03:24 +0000

Sometimes earning less is earning more on the long term … .
I changed jobs to a company were teamwork is highly valued, and as a result, the quality of the employees is very high in the fiel (of business analysis, project management, etc.)

Actually, it’s quite cool to choose for education instead of money … and I will be MUCH more valuable on the long term … !

By: Sophie

Sophie — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:59:38 +0000

Hi Ramit!

wow I’m amazed that you are actually younger than me (one year)!!!

I’ve been reading your blog for about a year now and I also bought the book. During this time, I canceled my subscription to services I never really used like the gym, video stores, organic stores, and sold things on ebay and actually saved quite a lot of money. At the same time I negotiated a “raise” by asking my employer to pay me a 5000€ formation and many trips to congresses (about 6 per year). I also cut down on stuff that I actually didn’t care much about like going out and drinking 10€ cocktails (what a waste that was!!). Over all, I saved enough to be able now to buy the house of my dreams now with a 50% down payment!

I also started recently an extracurricular activity following your advices (I didn’t do the 1k course though) and with my bf, we launched a translation and web development company, Koonec. I have to say it’s working quite well, but it’s so much work that I’m not sure if it’s worth it anymore. So I started now a new e-commerce, where I plan on selling book that I write myself. The idea is that once the book is released, I wouldn’t have to work on it anymore. I just released the 1st book this week and I feel so proud. Even if I don’t make a lot of money with it, I did something I always dreamt to do.

So well thank you for your advices and for everything!!

By: Dexter

Dexter — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:06:10 +0000

Hey Ramit thank you for writing such a well thought out book! Happy Belated birthday. The things I’ve learned from you are so golden. I worked at a bank and gave people most of your advices and recommended alot to check out your book. I felt like I was a sales person! The thing I’ve noticed though is that..no matter what I did to help my family and friends in any way of their finance problems…they didn’t care. Im a Iwillteachyourich follower and it’s my financial religion. Since I finished your book I’ve been doing what you said too. And that is too pass on the knowledge and word…your word. Thank you so much Ramit and I’m unemployed at the moment but you gave me alot of knowledge…where I’m able to still have money from saving while I had a job at the bank. Thank you for everything!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:44:58 +0000

Ramit,

Your site has taught me to be persistent with all financial matters and take easy steps to get them in order.

Also, I have been spending alot of free time trying to start small businesses which are not immediately profitable compared to dog-walking, yardwork, or other service related tasks. Do you have any advice as far as earning extra income with limited time, but maximizing that time ?

That would be extremely helpful for me.

Happy birthday.

Jeff

By: Ramanankasina Violette

Ramanankasina Violette — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:41:21 +0000

HAPPY BIRTHDAY , RAMIT !
I APPRECIATE LEARNING HOW TO MANAGE MY FINANCES . I SUCCEEDED IN AUTOMATING MY BILLS , AND GUESS WHAT ? I SAVED ENOUGH MONEY TO REWARD MYSELF WITH A NICE WEEKEND AT A FARM
BEST WISHES ? RAMANANKASINA
ANTANANARIVO , MADAGASCAR

By: ann kessler

ann kessler — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:41:45 +0000

Thank you Ramit and Happy Birthday & great comments.

ann

By: Sonya James

Sonya James — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:31:37 +0000

Ramit!!!!!!!! Happy Belated Birthday! I have one word for you BOOTCAMP!!!! Your financial bootcamp really whipped me into shape. I still have a long way to go in getting to my financial goals but bootcamp was definitely a HUGE leap in the right direction. Automating my finances was probably one of the best things I could have ever done all thanks to you and your AMAZING book and words of wisdom. Thanks for being AWESOME!!!! And happy saving!!!

By: Go Jonny Go

Go Jonny Go — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:02:34 +0000

Well, that picture definitely made me smile. Happy birthday mate.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:12:23 +0000

You taught me (and through me, family members and friends) about Schwab Checking. I’ve just begun a trip around the world, and when I called Chase to let them know, they informed me of all the fees I would incur every time I used my atm card. When I then called Schwab, they did the same thing, except they informed me that I wouldn’t be incurring fees, even internationally. And their customer service never fails to impress me.