Are your friends financially-minded like you?

[mjbaby]

We discuss finance and money in generalities with our friends and we find that they are money-minded, too. We don't all have the same goals, of course, but I *think* each couple is on track for where they want to go. One couple is "broke" but investing in real estate, one has a lot of cash but little "growth", one has a lot in non-liquid assets specifically set aside for retirement, another makes it just fine day-to-day with some cushioning but doesn't save much because they've chosen private schools for their kids.

So, yeah, we're all on top of things, I'd say. As far as being financial responsible in terms of financing our own priorities, I think our friends are on good shape.

 

[arminnie]

I love knowing so many different "types". I learn something from all of them!

I know what you mean. A lot of different kind of friends is a good thing.

 

[arminnie]

since extreme credit card debt can get your security clearance yanked

I worked for Visa International for many, many years - bad credit and you were out of there.