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My October Challenge, and my other thoughts.

October 4th, 2009 at 02:21 pm

I'm trying to challenge myself this month as to try and live on the $300 left in the bank. I've successfully paid all the bills except car/ renters insurancea s it comes out on the 28th, though moneyt is set aside for it. CCs are paid in full, rents paid, and all utilities. I have to say this is the first time I have ever been able to accomplish this feat.

My wife nad I still get a weekly check. She gets her unemployment and I get my regualar check. If we can avoid using the incoming funds this will allow us to put away what we make this month in prep for next months bills and savings.

I would really like to repay my grandparents the last $900 I owe them but hate to take money from the bank at this time. If I get a good month this month at work I may jsut do it though as it will be one last bill on my shoulders.

We are looking at purchasing an elliptical. I currently have a basic weight bench and would also like to add a few more weight as mine just has six 15lb weights in the set. I used to have a gym membership but canceled it as all I was really using was the free weights and the elliptical as I wasn't using the other 90% of the gym I dropped the extra payment every month. I've been watching craigslist for an elliptical but everyone wants so much second hand for them and most are much older models. I'm looking for a specific one and may have to buy new but atleast I can get free shipping and delivery to the room of choice which will save me $150. Also this elliptical is $600 off and now only $999.00

I may consider it once November gets here as last month was expensize with suprising hte wife wiht her new serger that she is loving making baby clothes out of.

Craig

2 Responses to “My October Challenge, and my other thoughts.”

  1. LuxLiving Says:
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    I wish you much success with your challenge!!

    You are starting to make the turnaround!! YEAH YOU GUYS!!!

    I think I asked before, but what's a Qwest?

  2. craigthor Says:
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    Qwest is the home phone and internet. We run bare basics phone service to the tune of $25 a month here no caller ID or extra services. It also is our Internet provder.

    I need to update the side bar as some of hte number have changed since last month as I removed some services and changed some stuff around.

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