Are you a haver or a doer?

[ckay87]

So what do you prefer to do with your money? If you received a nice chunk of cash would your rather purchase something to have or spend it on doing something? (Yes, I know all of us good little economists here would save it, but that's not part of my game, so you're not allowed to say that . Let's live in a little dream world for a minute, shall we?)

I prefer to DO stuff with my money. Trips, vacations, concerts, evenings out, etc. It's a problem, I guess, because there's not much left to show for it later, but that's me.

On the other hand I know people who love to collect things, shop for certain special things, etc. Not me.

What about you?

 

[eeyoremum]

If the game is I can't use the money to put on a morgage or for savings then I am a doer too.

If I had a large sum of money dropped in my lap I would go to India and China (both places are my dream vacation)

 

[sweetandsassyfl]

I am absolutely a doer. As long as I have somewhere to lay my head at night, food, and a computer I would rather spend the rest of my money experiencing life.

 

[NMAmy]

Even in my dream world, I'm a saver. Nothing makes me happier than to have money socked away--neither doing things or buying things. When I am at a comfortable level, then we mainly do things with a small portion of the money--trips, etc. Then I go right back to saving again.

 

[joviroxx]

Since socking away towards kids college fund isnt part of the game LOL, Im a doer. I love to travel, etc, create memories, that's what I would do!

 

[Acklander]

Definitely a doer - After I die my family will probably sell my possessions at a yard sale for a buck - the experiences I get to bring with me to heaven.

 

[SC Minnie]

We had a little windfall due to an unexpected inheritance (didn't even know we would be in the will). We did both- haver and doer- we bought more points in DVC! Using some of them this weekend!

 

[froglady]

Both.

We've gotten a few windfalls in the past few years. 1 went to purchase a new car, 1 went to charity, and one was put into a CD for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Still have the car, and took the trip. Of course, now we're saving for a second once in a lifetime trip. The charitable giving just felt right. It was money left by my deceased mother; I did nothing to earn or deserve it, and was prepared to spend every of it on her care had she lived longer, so never felt it was "mine."

 

[DawnM]

I got to go to China 2 years ago, now India is still on my list! That is funny because I have had those 2 same things on my list for a long time!

Dawn

If the game is I can't use the money to put on a morgage or for savings then I am a doer too.

If I had a large sum of money dropped in my lap I would go to India and China (both places are my dream vacation)

 

[Laura]

A haver, for the most part. DH is a doer.

 

[DawnM]

Well, considering I actually NEED living room furniture and prices are killing me, I would start there.

But I would most definitely travel.

Dawn

 

[pleefy]

Much rather travel, do something, etc.

But can I get a souvie, too? I want to DO a lot and HAVE a little something to remember it by.

 

[C.Ann]

If I can't save it, then I would definitely "do" something with it..

I'm not really into much in the way of material things..

 

[HOGFAN]

both. For instance when the got the stimulus we used $800 for new family room carpet(badly needed) and put the rest in savings.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Doer!!!

DD is 11 and we only have so many years together to make those family memories! When she is older, she will have wonderful memories and will have benefitted from the activities she/we do. She won't matter to her if our house is the best decorated in the neighborhood, etc.....

I would much rather travel and have memories/experiences than things.

our home is decorated primarily with our pictures and the little things we have picked up in our travels!!!

 

[Mysteria]

Doer. Dh is a haver. We compromise and do things.

 

[moredisneyplease]

I'm a Doer but DH is a haver..........sometimes it sure causes problems!

 

[lillybug]

Doer!

We live in a pretty small house and have a lot less possessions compared to other people with our income.

We love camping, vacations, concerts, sports/activities for our kids, ect. Anything that keeps us occupied and entertained.

 

[justjudy]

I would be torn between going crazy at the Coach outlet (haver) or going on a looong cruise (doer).

 

[Judy from Boise]

absolutely a doer!