Comments on: FREE: The Maui Millionaires by David Finkel and Diane Kennedy http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/ A premiere personal finance blog, established 2003. Within, Flexo discusses his own experiences with money, and he and other authors comment on a wide range of personal finance topics. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:50:42 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: kevin http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-187799 kevin Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:01:31 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-187799 30k! I think I know how they became millionaires. A new sucker is born everyday, and these folks know how to skin folks. I bet I could make more money with that 30K buying lottery tickets. 30k! I think I know how they became millionaires. A new sucker is born everyday, and these folks know how to skin folks.

I bet I could make more money with that 30K buying lottery tickets.

]]> By: Shay http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-90262 Shay Wed, 28 Mar 2007 22:34:05 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-90262 I would want to meet someone that by simply being in their presence for whatever amount of time 30k buys me... I would net at least 10 times the amount spent... now thats roi! For those that want to meet Jesus... you will soon enough,or not,lol! I would want to meet someone that by simply being in their presence for whatever amount of time 30k buys me… I would net at least 10 times the amount spent… now thats roi! For those that want to meet Jesus… you will soon enough,or not,lol!

]]> By: Ybafamily http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81463 Ybafamily Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:23:14 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81463 I would appreciate a copy of the book. But for $30,000 I would like to meet the Dalai Lama because then I would feel enlightened and inspired. Thanks for this opportunity. I would appreciate a copy of the book. But for $30,000 I would like to meet the Dalai Lama because then I would feel enlightened and inspired. Thanks for this opportunity.

]]> By: George Kent http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81210 George Kent Wed, 31 Jan 2007 02:15:28 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81210 I would like to meet my 3rd gr-grandfather Levi Kent (1787-1856). I have been doing my family genealogy for the last 7 years and his life impressed me very much. I would like to find out how he and his family lived. It would make one hell of a book. I would like to meet my 3rd gr-grandfather Levi Kent (1787-1856). I have been doing my family genealogy for the last 7 years and his life impressed me very much. I would like to find out how he and his family lived. It would make one hell of a book.

]]> By: Olaf Garcia http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81191 Olaf Garcia Tue, 30 Jan 2007 23:39:15 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81191 John Stewart or John T Reed John Stewart or John T Reed

]]> By: Lazy Man and Money http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81177 Lazy Man and Money Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:26:52 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81177 Bill Belichick. Even then I probably wouldn't pay $30,000 for it. It would be nice to meet Honus Wagner and try to buy some of his baseball cards from him. That would be a pretty nice return when I woke in today's time. Bill Belichick. Even then I probably wouldn’t pay $30,000 for it.

It would be nice to meet Honus Wagner and try to buy some of his baseball cards from him. That would be a pretty nice return when I woke in today’s time.

]]> By: Daniel Waterworth http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81171 Daniel Waterworth Tue, 30 Jan 2007 22:07:52 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81171 ...I'll take the potatoes and leave the meat. I've long held "embrace the good,steer clear of the questionable". There's a little voice in each of us that "red flags" hazards, we need to tune in! Daniel …I’ll take the potatoes and leave the meat. I’ve long held “embrace the good,steer clear of the questionable”. There’s a little voice in each of us that “red flags” hazards, we need to tune in! Daniel

]]> By: Matt http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81127 Matt Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:41:22 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-81127 I think I would pay 30K to hang out with Larry David for a day. I think I would pay 30K to hang out with Larry David for a day.

]]> By: Richard http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80977 Richard Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:39:24 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80977 I would go with either Walt Disney or Jim Carrey. I would go with either Walt Disney or Jim Carrey.

]]> By: The Digerati Life http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80834 The Digerati Life Mon, 29 Jan 2007 01:27:24 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80834 Uhhh. I'm not fond of meet ups. Unless there was some sort of connection made before (such as bloggers conventions, that's ok). I can't believe people would pay any money to meet others. But let's see. If I had the spare money, I'd like to pay to see Clay Aiken. LOL. Don't laugh. Just take it for what it is. Ok. laugh. Uhhh. I’m not fond of meet ups. Unless there was some sort of connection made before (such as bloggers conventions, that’s ok). I can’t believe people would pay any money to meet others. But let’s see. If I had the spare money, I’d like to pay to see Clay Aiken. LOL. Don’t laugh. Just take it for what it is.

Ok. laugh.

]]> By: moneysmartlife http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80719 moneysmartlife Sun, 28 Jan 2007 01:34:41 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80719 Christopher Columbus. Talk about emerging markets, this guy bet his life on finding the new world. It took a lot of guts and sheer persistence for him to succeed. I'd love to know how he kept himself so motivated. Christopher Columbus. Talk about emerging markets, this guy bet his life on finding the new world. It took a lot of guts and sheer persistence for him to succeed. I’d love to know how he kept himself so motivated.

]]> By: waypoint http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80529 waypoint Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:42:14 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80529 Mohammed, and tell him how the religion he's spreading will be misinterpreted. Mohammed, and tell him how the religion he’s spreading will be misinterpreted.

]]> By: Yo--Yo Mama http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80451 Yo--Yo Mama Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:30:12 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80451 Ok I can't resist - I have a few: a. Have dinner with Jesus and bring DaVinci along to paint the portrait of the entire dinner party - thus 30K - 2 (or at least 13)for the price of 1 b. Bill Gates in his garage circa 1968 (knowing what I know now of course) I'd recoup that 30k and then some pretty fast after meeting up with that team at that point in time c. Take a long and conversational stroll with Einstein on a beautiful day in May at the Institute in Princeton (this is number one choice) Please send book to someone more worthy! Ok I can’t resist – I have a few:

a. Have dinner with Jesus and bring DaVinci along to paint the portrait of the entire dinner party – thus 30K – 2 (or at least 13)for the price of 1
b. Bill Gates in his garage circa 1968 (knowing what I know now of course) I’d recoup that 30k and then some pretty fast after meeting up with that team at that point in time
c. Take a long and conversational stroll with Einstein on a beautiful day in May at the Institute in Princeton (this is number one choice)

Please send book to someone more worthy!

]]> By: Clever Dude http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80399 Clever Dude Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:59:58 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80399 If I paid $30,000 to meet Jesus, then that means I'm probably dead and money doesn't mean anything anyway. I like the answer that I would meet myself 10 years ago. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind meeting either of my grandfathers. If I paid $30,000 to meet Jesus, then that means I’m probably dead and money doesn’t mean anything anyway.

I like the answer that I would meet myself 10 years ago.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t mind meeting either of my grandfathers.

]]> By: Dorky Dad http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80397 Dorky Dad Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:36:42 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80397 If it's not my $30k, I'd be willing to spend it to meet any number of historical figures. Since you asked for an individual, I'll go with Thomas Jefferson. I'd be hard-pressed to come up with anyone I'm willing to spend my own $30k to meet. If it’s not my $30k, I’d be willing to spend it to meet any number of historical figures. Since you asked for an individual, I’ll go with Thomas Jefferson.

I’d be hard-pressed to come up with anyone I’m willing to spend my own $30k to meet.

]]> By: Adil http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80382 Adil Thu, 25 Jan 2007 15:28:42 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80382 I honestly can't think of anyone that I'd pay $30k to meet. I would much rather blow that on a 2000+ Corvette! I honestly can’t think of anyone that I’d pay $30k to meet. I would much rather blow that on a 2000+ Corvette!

]]> By: Jon http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80333 Jon Thu, 25 Jan 2007 03:22:22 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80333 I tried to pay more than $30,000 to meet Warren Buffett, but I was outbid on the auction to have dinner with him. I have met him at the annual Berkshire meeting, but a simple handshake isn't enough for me. I would love to delve into the mind (and would pay whatever the cost to do so) of the world's smartest investor. I tried to pay more than $30,000 to meet Warren Buffett, but I was outbid on the auction to have dinner with him. I have met him at the annual Berkshire meeting, but a simple handshake isn’t enough for me. I would love to delve into the mind (and would pay whatever the cost to do so) of the world’s smartest investor.

]]> By: Beth http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80327 Beth Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:43:22 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80327 Billy Graham - he has been a mentor with heart for many Billy Graham – he has been a mentor with heart for many

]]> By: Laura http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80311 Laura Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:47:45 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80311 I would probably pay 30000 bucks to meet any person mentioned in the Bible. (yes, that includes random geneologies). After all, I'm a religion major in college, and any first person account of the time of Biblical composition/narrative would probably net me more than 30000 bucks, in the long run, of book sales and lecture revenue. Alternately, someone really rich who I would charm so very much that they would totally want to give me more money than I paid in the first place. I would probably pay 30000 bucks to meet any person mentioned in the Bible. (yes, that includes random geneologies). After all, I’m a religion major in college, and any first person account of the time of Biblical composition/narrative would probably net me more than 30000 bucks, in the long run, of book sales and lecture revenue.

Alternately, someone really rich who I would charm so very much that they would totally want to give me more money than I paid in the first place.

]]> By: MoneyFwd http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80278 MoneyFwd Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:58:12 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80278 Jesus and DaVinci are both good. I think I'd go for Plato though. Jesus and DaVinci are both good. I think I’d go for Plato though.

]]> By: Omar http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80275 Omar Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80275 I'd probably say Benjamin Graham if it were a meeting for financial and investment advice. For entertainment, I'd definitely want to meet Stephen Colbert. I’d probably say Benjamin Graham if it were a meeting for financial and investment advice.

For entertainment, I’d definitely want to meet Stephen Colbert.

]]> By: Bobby http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80268 Bobby Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:15:03 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80268 Interesting question. I don't know that there is anyone I would pay $30k to meet. I would say the interesting choice above is Jesus, but he wouldn't charge $30K. And unless it was going to net me at least that much, I don't know that even meeting Buffett or someone of the sort would be worth it. I don't think Buffett would pay $30K to meet someone, but I could be wrong. Interesting question. I don’t know that there is anyone I would pay $30k to meet. I would say the interesting choice above is Jesus, but he wouldn’t charge $30K. And unless it was going to net me at least that much, I don’t know that even meeting Buffett or someone of the sort would be worth it. I don’t think Buffett would pay $30K to meet someone, but I could be wrong.

]]> By: HeatherP http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80231 HeatherP Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:32:41 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80231 I wouldn't pay 30k to meet anyone famous - their egos are generally inflated enough already. I wouldn’t pay 30k to meet anyone famous – their egos are generally inflated enough already.

]]> By: Savvy Steward http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80187 Savvy Steward Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:14:35 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80187 30k is too steep for me no matter who it is. 30k is too steep for me no matter who it is.

]]> By: jay http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80152 jay Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:12:23 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2007/01/22/free-the-maui-millionaires-by-david-finkel-and-diane-kennedy/#comment-80152 Hmm if I had 30k, I'd probably wanna kick it with Jesus for a day. Hmm if I had 30k, I’d probably wanna kick it with Jesus for a day.

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