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Expensive week

February 21st, 2011 at 10:21 am

I did a lot of spending this week. I had an unexpected car repair, to the tune of $780. Ouch! So I had to move money around to cover that repair, really lowered my savings. But I need to keep my vehicle in good repair, better than a car payment.

The painters came and painted the downstairs, so I went out and picked up some curtains and little things to really make the place shine. Those weren't necessary, but the place looks great!

The financial disorganization surrounding the week of spending is what drives me crazy. I've got some money in checking waiting to be sent to my credit card to cover the purchases. Some of my purchases were on debit and others on credit card to get points. It's very hard for me to keep track of. By the end of this week the dust should settle on my transactions and I can move all of my money where it belongs. I know people suggest using credit cards for the rewards, but this is really difficult for me to do for some reason.

I do better if I just stick to debit, but the $780 car repair threw my accounts for a loop. I didn't have that much sitting in my checking account and it takes a couple days to do an online transfer from savings. I really should have more money in the savings account linked to my checking, but that money is too easy to access!

2 Responses to “Expensive week”

  1. mjrube94 Says:
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    I hear you about the car! Our check engine light went on, and $1000 later, it was fixed. But you're right, better than a car payment!

  2. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
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    I would've covered the payment on credit card, then paid the CC at the due time. Less fret and pressure to move money around.

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