Comments on: The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Total Trust Edition

By: The Digerati Life

The Digerati Life — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:09:29 +0000

Nice list here and I’m thankful that you’ve included me among these stories. :) I’m glad I haven’t yet been placed in a position to not trust the people I truly care about.

By: anon

anon — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:10:10 +0000

Unfortunately, I can only say I trust the integrity of two people 100%, no questions asked: my father and my maternal aunt. I know they would always do the right thing, even if it was inconvenient, expensive, or dangerous for them, and not just by me, but for anyone.

Sadly, my husband is no longer in that category, though I still love him very much. Infidelity sucks. No one ever thinks it’s going to happen in *their* marriage. And it changes everything. Forever.

By: Jilse

Jilse — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:54:46 +0000

Just one comes to mind. I would trust my brother without any hesitation. He could live with us, see every tiny detail of our bank accounts, go through my purse, everything and I would trust him to not touch a penny.

By: Tyler K

Tyler K — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:54:54 +0000

I have a handful of friends I trust with my stuff. Most of whom I lived with for a year or two. With in that group there are two people I trust absolutely. We were friends in high school, went to college together and partied 3 times a week. As long as I have room on the floor or on the couch either of these guys is welcome at my place. Sure they get on my nerves sometimes but never for long.

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:44:02 +0000

I agree with some of the above – I have a large number of truly amazing people in my life, all of whom I would trust with my wallet, my health, my car, whatever – but living with them? um.. I kinda like my space. But I’d definitely *trust* them to live with me. I just don’t trust myself not to get annoyed ;)

By: Lurker Carl

Lurker Carl — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:14:18 +0000

There is a handful of people I completely trust. All are honest, forthcoming, knowledgable and dependable. But I’m not so sure I’d enjoy living with each of them. Although they are trustworthy, they have habits and quirks I’d rather not endure up close and in person.

By: H-Bomb

H-Bomb — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:28:39 +0000

One person.
That is all, I was trying to think of a couple of people but everyone else quickly got blocked by some thought that would prevent trust. Therefore it would not be 100% trust. Now if you were to add an 80% trust I could say 4 more people.

By: Amanda B.

Amanda B. — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:08:58 +0000

Four. I would let them perform brain surgery on me if they told me they knew how. I only trust them with everything I have (including my son), and I know I am lucky to have them(parents, husband, best girlfriend). I even willed my husband to my best friend in case of my death. That way I know they are both taken care of. They can’t have “relations” though, they can only sit around and talk about how great I was. That is legally binding, right?

By: Dividends4Life

Dividends4Life — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:04:36 +0000

Great set of articles. phishers are getting more sophisticated. It is not just the foolish being caught now. A measured dose of mistrust is unfortunately a good thing.

Best Wishes,
D4L

By: ericabiz

ericabiz — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:44:46 +0000

Hey Trent,

I’m curious to hear your opinion on one of my recent blog entries:
http://www.erica.biz/2008/why-you-dont-save-money-even-though-you-know-its-the-right-thing-to-do/

Do you agree with my thesis that personal finance bloggers focus on the wrong thing?

I am an avid reader of The Simple Dollar and am interested to hear what you have to say.

Thank you,
-Erica

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:39:20 +0000

Those are some great links today! Thanks for the tips.

By: plonkee

plonkee — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:21:36 +0000

I’m not sure I’d be completely comfortable letting anyone live in my house. On the other hand, there are about half a dozen people who I would put up indefinitely without any hesitation. I like my own space, and only that actually makes me comfortable.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:41:10 +0000

I’d have to say that right now I only completely trust 2 people on this Earth. It would’ve been 3, but my grandmother passed away a few years back. Her advice was like gold to me and her listening ear made bad days bearable.

I value my close friends and would be there for them in a heartbeat.

By: The Saving Freak

The Saving Freak — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:51:20 +0000

I really enjoyed the Confessions article. My wife and I had a similar situation we moved and were living with my in-laws for a while. We had almost no expenses so we got off of doing a monthly budget. When we finally found a house to purchase it took us a couple of months to get back in the habit of budgeting monthly. Just for the record we volunteer as financial counselors at our church. Guilt finally got the better of us and we were back on track. It is great to have people that keep you accountable.

By: Glblguy From Gather Little by Little

Glblguy From Gather Little by Little — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:29:01 +0000

I agree Trent, I probably have only a few in my wife as well. I think it’s sad we can’t trust more people to this level, but reality of life I guess.

Thanks for including my article. I sincerely appreciate it!