tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post2903799825183630037..comments2024-03-24T03:19:18.249-04:00Comments on An English Major's Money: Doing the End-of-Year ShuffleEnglish Majorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276582833751319518noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-7749817021641136452007-12-27T14:09:00.000-05:002007-12-27T14:09:00.000-05:00I consider my gym membership one of my necessities...I consider my gym membership one of my necessities!<BR/><BR/>Congrats on the raise! 6% is at least a raise! :)SavingDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10267021491907810696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-12933597022495127062007-12-23T18:32:00.000-05:002007-12-23T18:32:00.000-05:00Good moves. Have a Happy New Year!One advice, pay ...Good moves. Have a Happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>One advice, pay off debts faster before upping your 401k. The sooner you pay off debts, the sooner you'll be able to contribute 10% to your 401k.<BR/><BR/>RandallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-62917113060089145982007-12-20T07:52:00.000-05:002007-12-20T07:52:00.000-05:00I'm a member at bally's (holdover contract from mi...I'm a member at bally's (holdover contract from michigan) in ny, and i really don't think its that bad. just make sure you sign a month-to-month deal instead of a 3 year contract.<BR/><BR/>i find it has what i need (mostly treadmills/weights/etc) but isn't too fancy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-24736251761481212482007-12-19T16:32:00.000-05:002007-12-19T16:32:00.000-05:00Congratulations! That is a good step in the right ...Congratulations! <BR/><BR/>That is a good step in the right direction. =)Chitownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03524244500611541609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-30139840024339315642007-12-19T16:04:00.000-05:002007-12-19T16:04:00.000-05:00Interesting you should mention, Escape Brooklyn--w...Interesting you should mention, <B>Escape Brooklyn</B>--we <I>do</I> get a discount rate at NYSC, and I <I>am</I> deciding between there and Bally's. Location is an issue--I'm in East Harlem. There's a Bally's on 106th & 2nd (my roommate's a member; he likes it), and they KEEP SAYING that the NYSC on 115th & 5th will open ANY DAY NOW, but it doesn't. So, I'm up in the air.<BR/><BR/>I have considered the 92nd Street Y, <B>sf</B>. But I hate getting on the subway in workout clothes. It's pathological. But it's true.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your congratulations, guys!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your congratulations, guys!English Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276582833751319518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-60259102539397612792007-12-19T15:54:00.000-05:002007-12-19T15:54:00.000-05:00Congrats! I've been happy with NY Sports Club, an...Congrats! I've been happy with NY Sports Club, and maybe your company can get a discounted corporate rate? Just stay the heck away from Bally's.Escape Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619558338660997233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-3617919372296359382007-12-19T15:48:00.000-05:002007-12-19T15:48:00.000-05:00That's great! :) Raises are nice, but having respo...That's great! :) Raises are nice, but having responsibilities you prefer is even better! (IMO)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-32007760656297198562007-12-19T13:37:00.001-05:002007-12-19T13:37:00.001-05:00Congratulations! It must be hard to negotiate twi...Congratulations! It must be hard to negotiate twice (first for the promotion and then again for a better perk!) but it's a good thing to do.<BR/><BR/>I know in the city many health insurance plans offer discounts to certain gyms which can save $10-15 a month and cover the initiation fee (United and NYSC have this). Your benefits person would probably know more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-13623261300458746992007-12-19T13:37:00.000-05:002007-12-19T13:37:00.000-05:00Have you considered joining the 92nd Stree Y? They...Have you considered joining the 92nd Stree Y? They offer classes and a variety of fitness programs. Their facilities seem clean from what I remember a few years ago.<BR/><BR/>It's probably cheaper than Club One, Crunch or Equinox if those are in your vicinity.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104373921737620949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37476114.post-41090684796254907772007-12-19T13:18:00.000-05:002007-12-19T13:18:00.000-05:00Absolutely wonderful! I am happy for you, especia...Absolutely wonderful! I am happy for you, especially on the negotiating part!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com