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It’s been an expensive week due to several big expenses, but I did manage to spend less than I might otherwise have (thanks to my husband). The $2000 mark is long gone for this month spending-wise, and I haven’t added it up yet, but it looks like the $3000 mark is gone too.
First, I spent about $500 in medical-related stuff. Then I found out that my car needs a new driveshaft (which will probably be arriving either today or Monday) for $500ish. To add insult to injury, the zipper on my Franklin planner that I use in place of a purse is kaput. I was figuring on giving in and replacing the planner (at $200 or so for the kind I like) when my husband suggested I check to see if there was a warranty. So I gave the local store a call, who said they’d pay for the repair (which is expected to be under $25). So that’s some consolation.
The good thing about these things though is the how I feel. In the very distant past an undesired $1000 in expenses would have left me charging it and feeling like I was never going to get ahead. In the more recent past, it would have left me waiting til I got the money. Now, it just results in me being resigned to having blown my spending goal into smithereens for the month. In a strange way this makes me happy because I know that I’m choosing to spend this money, and that I have it available.
November 30th, 2007 at 6:51 am
Sometimes the world conspires against us and we simply have to pay for it. I know its happened to me a couple times when all of a sudden I needed to splash out money for the car or something else. I guess this is the whole reason for emergency funds.
November 30th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
It is sometimes through experiencing some short term negative that we truly comprehend and appreciate the fortunate situation we have created for our lives. You are in a great situation to have no debt and financially able to maneuver seamlessly through this hurdle. Consider it a great lesson to keep on doing what your doing =)
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:41 am
Would the medical payments have been mitigated by good health insurance, or were they over-and-above your insurance outlay? Regardless, you are to be commended for overcoming these hurdles and continuing your trek which will lead to your financial goals!
Jerry