My wife has been sick ever since we got back from our weekend trip to Boston. We’ve been nursing her back to health all week. I’m probably the worst husband when it comes to Rach being sick. When I’m sick, she rubs my back, tells me to relax, and is always asking me what she can do to help. That’s probably how people should handle their significant other being sick. I’m terrible at stuff like that, though. I always just tell her to suck it up;) I’m trying to work on it. I think maybe it’s physiological to some extent. When we have kids, she’ll be the one that rubs their back and talks to them in a sweet voice, and I’ll be the one saying, “he’s faking it,” or “suck it up.” If you’re sick, I hope you get well, soon. Take care of yourself.
I’d like to thank SVB from The Digerati Life for helping me with some blog related things over the past week. She’s a really nice person. Here are some things that caught my eye over a week that flew by:
Will People Change @ BripBlap – This is a post questioning whether the recession will permanently change the way people spend money. They answer in the negative. I’d have to agree, but I’m not as worried about it. I think being frugal is a competitive advantage. If everyone were frugal, that would erode that competitive advantage. Companies do two things that positively affect their bottom line, they can grow earnings or cut spending. Most people think growing earnings is better, because there’s a limit to what you can cut, spending wise.
20 years ago @ Sun’s Financial Diary – Here’s one blogger’s perspective on what happened at Tiananmen Square 20 years ago. Sun lived in China when this happened. Check out the post.
Why Variable Annuities Stink @ Wealth Pilgrim – This is why variable annuities stink. The fees are ridiculous. Don’t buy them. Save your money. Multiple studies will show you how much fees diminish your returns.
All Investing Involves Risk @ Dividends Value – I couldn’t agree more. There’s no asset allocation that involves no risk. I’ve heard a lot of people lately saying they’re converting their funds to cash. Besides locking in losses on their investments, they’re also adding to their risks if inflation were to occur (which is fairly likely). The safest investment I know about are TIPS (Treasury Inflation Protected Securities), but don’t expect to make huge returns. If you find an investment that offers a solid return and no risk, it’s probably a scam.
The Average Net Worth of an American Family @ Bargaineering – This post is from over a week ago, but I thought it was interesting. Like, Jim, I’m not sure the numbers provide much help or value, but I think they’re fun to look at and compare yourself to. Hopefully yours is off the charts. Have a great weekend and thanks for reading.
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#1 by Sun on June 12th, 2009 - 5:35 am
Thanks for the mention. The event 20 years ago taught me a lot. I am glad that it has brought so many positive changes to China in the years that followed.
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Todd Metheny Reply:
June 12th, 2009 at 6:26 am
Thanks Sun. It was nice to read an account from someone that lived in China. It’s easy for the media to misunderstand something in the process of shaping a story. Tiananmen Square is a sad one, for sure. I’d like to think that the people that died there helped change and improve the way China is governed.
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#2 by Steve on June 12th, 2009 - 6:56 pm
Just to wish Rachel well. Hope she gets better soon. Regarding helping out when a significant other is sick… there are times when I feel like I don’t do enough. I have found that when I am sick, it is an emotional event; when others are sick, it is a mental event. To be involved in others sickness, I try to make it an emotional event.
So, I have tried to think/imagine how I felt when I was as sick as they are… (2-5 minutes – visualizing how it sucked; how Iprayed for quick recovery, and how all the help was great.)
Next, I look back at all the things that people have done for, and I try to do some of them: sit by the bed side; lie ib bed with them; not worry about being sick too; make hot tea; do the dishes; buy a card (love you, instead of get well soon
Anyway, I just thought I should also share my struggles, and how I have tried to overcome them. It is an ongoing “battle” for me. Good luck!
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Todd Metheny Reply:
June 13th, 2009 at 9:57 am
That’s good advice Steve. I had Rachel read your comment, and she nodded the entire time. Thank you.
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#3 by Steve on June 13th, 2009 - 3:43 pm
Ha Ha! very cute couple! I am honored. Have a nice weekend.
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#4 by The Digerati Life on June 17th, 2009 - 9:56 pm
Hope your wife gets better soon! It’s a bear to be sick….
In my household, the roles are reversed. My husband is the “nice” one and I’m the one who tells everyone to “suck it up”! Lol. But really, I’m nice… (like you say) 
So glad to be able to help!
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