Comments on: A different kind of money tip

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:06:00 +0000

H Lee D and MBHunter,

I’ve done chiropractic and Alexander Technique and I’ve found both to be extremely beneficial. Alexander is wonderful for learning to use your body in the most efficient manner and Chiropractic can help to facilitate fixing chronic major problems. One major problem is insurance will not cover Alexander, unfortunately. It can be a bit pricey. But, the lessons lead me to higher functioning and greater ease in movement in my body. Sorry, not money related!!

Jerry
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By: Yan

Yan — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 08:24:58 +0000

The fix is to… put a wallet in each of your back pockets.

By: H Lee D

H Lee D — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:15:48 +0000

Not money-related at all, but taking lessons in Alexander Technique can help you use your spine properly and will take care of many back/neck/knee problems.

By: mbhunter

mbhunter — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:15:30 +0000

Thanks for all of the comments everyone!

Ron, I just ordered one. They look good!

E, I guess you’ve had some bad experiences with neck injury or know someone who has? The top vertebrae are straight in my neck (they shouldn’t be). The chiropractor uses a machine called the ProAdjuster that taps the vertebrae back into place (over many visits). They did manipulate my neck once and my range of motion has gotten much better. But anyway, yes I can see that things can go bad.

By: Ron

Ron — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:07:03 +0000

I had similar back problems for several years and didn’t do anything about it. Then I read a blog post about an ultra-thin wallet. I bought one online, and all back pain has been gone for a year. Seriously! I was sitting on 20+ cards plus paper money for years. The new wallet takes getting used to…it’s parachute-type material, looks kinda plasticky and cheap, but it does the job and actually holds more than my old leather clunker. I highly recommend it…brand name is All-ett. These days I often have to touch my rear=end (no comments!) to make sure I have my wallet with me.

By: e

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:57:50 +0000

Two thoughts:

1) I totally agree with the wallet-in-back-pocket being something to watch for idea. Both my husband and my grandfather went through that discovery.

2) On the subject of chiropractors – it sounds like you have someone you’re really comfortable with, but as a general tip, please don’t let chiropractors manipulate your neck. It can be very dangerous.

By: Make-Money-Advisor

Make-Money-Advisor — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:27:14 +0000

Banknotes in your wallet with a few credit cards is not to bad, but lots of coins making your wallet three times as big as it should be is so annoying.

I put all my coins in a draw, and only spend them on parking meters, take away food and small purchases at the local market.

By: Lazy Man

Lazy Man — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:08:05 +0000

This was a Seinfeld episode with George having a huge wallet giving him back problems.

I’m not really sure how you sit down with a wallet in the front pocket. I’m just going to tape it to my chest for now on.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:42:44 +0000

I keep a very small wallet (it holds about 6 drivers license size cards) and a money clip. They always go in my front pocket. I can’t stand having anything in my back pocket, and haven’t for years.

By: Money Blue Book

Money Blue Book — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:18:02 +0000

Hello!
Hmm…I can never understand why some people choose to stash their wallet in their back pocket. Not only does it protrude, but it’s an easy target for pickpockets.

-Raymond