Well, it took me less than a week to blow through more than my "extra" check. Here's how I did it:
- $717.73 for bills ($689.01 for my car payment and $28.72 to pay off my credit card balance)
- $255.64 for "other" or miscellaneous expenses (stamps, airfare, brake lights (the DIY replacement of $6.35 is much less than the $29.99 the rotor-replacers wanted to charge...more on them, next), pet food, public transportation fare).
- $250.10 (on a credit card) for an unexpected car repair.
- I had my coupon ready to go for my oil change, but after a road test (something that I insisted be done because I've been hearing squeaking while braking), I was informed that my front brake rotors needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, they were worn down to the point that resurfacing them (a cheaper alternative to rotor replacement) was not a feasible alternative.
- $197.63 for food (sadly, more than half of this was spent on eating out, including this little indulgence).
- $71.43 for gasoline.
- $60 for an ATM withdrawal ($49.72 was spent on a day trip to NYC - tolls and food- and state park admission for a "hiking" trip in a part of the Appalachian Mountain range. I spent another $6 as a tip for lunch that I didn't pay for.) Sadly, I can't account for the outstanding $4.28.
- $39.53 for savings (I wanted to make the amount in my ING Direct account an even number. Lame. I know).
- $12.79 for a bottle of vino (yes, liquor has it's own category in my spending plan). Don't judge me ;)
I know this isn't the most impressive record of spending "fun" money, but tell me, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE?
I guess I don't have "money to blow".....
I guess I don't have "money to blow".....
From Candy Slice Comedy
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