Budget Budge-it Budget - Page 8

katiesue · 08-31-2007, 10:50 AM

My power bill always seems high. It hovers around $100/month. More when I use the air/heat more. I'm thinking it's the crap fridge in my apartment. My washer/dryer are energy efficient, and being just me and Maddy only half the time I don't do a zillion loads a week. The dishwaser is also crap but I only run it bi-weekly at most. I've got the heat/air on the timer things so they're not on during the day when I'm out. And I'll turn it compeletly off if I'm gone for the weekend. I'm also a habitual turn the light off when you leave the room person, and I've switched out most of the bulbs to energy efficient ones.

Gemini Cricket · 08-31-2007, 11:17 AM

My health insurance starts tomorrow. Yay!!
And the mail in deal is totally awesome. 3 month supply... love it.

BarTopDancer · 08-31-2007, 11:34 AM

If you take generic drugs, check Wal-Mart. They have $4 generic drugs regardless of your insurance status. I hate Wal-Mart but that isn't a bad deal.

Too bad my drugs are all brand name.
And not on my formulary.

Gemini Cricket · 09-13-2007, 10:32 PM

So here's an update:

I have been eating home lunch and making dinners a lot since the 27th of Aug. And can I just say that I have been saving a ton of money. I mean I have figured out that I used to spend $12-$20 dollars a day for lunch and dinner out. I did treat myself to a couple of nights out here and there but there has been a significant difference. And the money I saved I dumped into savings to save up for my AP.

On top of that, I got a promotion at work and have moved to another facility owned by our company. And best news of all, they buy us client reps lunch everyday. What a savings! I do need to watch my weight though, I think a salad or two is in order.

So, I recommend bringing lunch to work and making dinner as often as possible. I've saved a lot.

~MS~ · 09-14-2007, 12:11 AM

I'd give you mojo but it says I have to spread it around more ...so visable mojo to you for making it work!

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-14-2007, 08:07 AM

Awesome news! I knew you could do it.

Gemini Cricket · 09-14-2007, 12:45 PM

The best news is that with a little help from my next paycheck, I will have enough in savings for my AP!

DreadPirateRoberts · 09-14-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

The best news is that with a little help from my next paycheck, I will have enough in savings for my AP!

Congratulations! You will have accomplished your goal in less then a month!

~MS~ · 09-14-2007, 02:11 PM

That totally rocks GC! I have to admit when I want to tighten our budget for something 'fun' our meal plan is the first place I work on ....few fast food meals, little or no take out or going out for the duration....it let me take Missy to DLR and stay on property Concierge level recently and was totally worth it.

Ghoulish Delight · 09-14-2007, 02:45 PM

After a stretch of laziness, I have returned to bringing my lunches. I'm not only spending less (~$12 for a week's worth of food instead of the usual ~$40), I'm eating less marking the revival of me "Eat Less, Move More" health program. It's surely only a matter of time before I slip back into convenience mode, but I feel good now. It helps that work is suddenly very very hectic. Keeps my mind off of food.

08-31-2007, 10:50 AM	#71
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	My power bill always seems high. It hovers around $100/month. More when I use the air/heat more. I'm thinking it's the crap fridge in my apartment. My washer/dryer are energy efficient, and being just me and Maddy only half the time I don't do a zillion loads a week. The dishwaser is also crap but I only run it bi-weekly at most. I've got the heat/air on the timer things so they're not on during the day when I'm out. And I'll turn it compeletly off if I'm gone for the weekend. I'm also a habitual turn the light off when you leave the room person, and I've switched out most of the bulbs to energy efficient ones. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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08-31-2007, 11:17 AM	#72
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	My health insurance starts tomorrow. Yay!! And the mail in deal is totally awesome. 3 month supply... love it.
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08-31-2007, 11:34 AM	#73
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	If you take generic drugs, check Wal-Mart. They have $4 generic drugs regardless of your insurance status. I hate Wal-Mart but that isn't a bad deal. Too bad my drugs are all brand name. And not on my formulary. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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09-13-2007, 10:32 PM	#74
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	So here's an update: I have been eating home lunch and making dinners a lot since the 27th of Aug. And can I just say that I have been saving a ton of money. I mean I have figured out that I used to spend $12-$20 dollars a day for lunch and dinner out. I did treat myself to a couple of nights out here and there but there has been a significant difference. And the money I saved I dumped into savings to save up for my AP. On top of that, I got a promotion at work and have moved to another facility owned by our company. And best news of all, they buy us client reps lunch everyday. What a savings! I do need to watch my weight though, I think a salad or two is in order. So, I recommend bringing lunch to work and making dinner as often as possible. I've saved a lot.
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09-14-2007, 12:11 AM	#75
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	I'd give you mojo but it says I have to spread it around more ...so visable mojo to you for making it work! __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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09-14-2007, 08:07 AM	#76
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Awesome news! I knew you could do it. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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09-14-2007, 12:45 PM	#77
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The best news is that with a little help from my next paycheck, I will have enough in savings for my AP!
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09-14-2007, 02:11 PM	#79
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	That totally rocks GC! I have to admit when I want to tighten our budget for something 'fun' our meal plan is the first place I work on ....few fast food meals, little or no take out or going out for the duration....it let me take Missy to DLR and stay on property Concierge level recently and was totally worth it. __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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09-14-2007, 02:45 PM	#80
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	After a stretch of laziness, I have returned to bringing my lunches. I'm not only spending less (~$12 for a week's worth of food instead of the usual ~$40), I'm eating less marking the revival of me "Eat Less, Move More" health program. It's surely only a matter of time before I slip back into convenience mode, but I feel good now. It helps that work is suddenly very very hectic. Keeps my mind off of food. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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