debthaven
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Post by debthaven on May 1, 2024 1:43:15 GMT -5
Name | Goal | Saved | Spent | General Savings | 10,000 | +1,500 = 5,000 | 0 | Travel | 3,500 | 0 | 0 | Garden | 750 | 750 | 750 | Miscellaneous | 750 | 750 | 750 | Rug | 300 | 300 | 300 | TOTAL | 15,300 | 6,800 | 1,800 |
Debthaven: 1 May 2024: 6,800 euros (Total savings goal: 15,300)I had a very good month. I also spent on DH's birthday, and on a minor medical procedure. I'll get some money back from insurance, but not much. The next few months should be pretty good too. PS I'm reducing again (slightly) in fall semester.
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seriousthistime
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Post by seriousthistime on May 4, 2024 10:22:16 GMT -5
UpdateI received my property tax bill and it's higher than I expected, though less than the $6,200 savings goal for that account. I've raised the monthly deposit I make to that account to ensure I will have enough going forward. I'm sure it will increase each year. Travel, Property Tax, and Pet Care balances will be partially spent in May. I think I am about to recover from the recent home improvement mega-spending. Name | Start | Goal | Saved | % Saved | Spent | Rose | Travel | $1,289 | $6,000 | $2,352 | 39.2% |
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| Property Tax | $1,843 | $6,200 | $4,145 | 66.9% |
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| Weekly Savings | $0 | $2,600 | $900 | 34.6% |
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| Pet Care | $0 | $1,500 | $625 | 41.7% |
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| Total | $3,132 | $16,300 | $8,022 | 49.2% |
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Seriousthistime $8,022, 5/1/2024 (Goal, $16,300)Monthly Savings (not tracked above)January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
Stash of $5 bills: $245.
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mollyc
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Post by mollyc on May 4, 2024 11:29:10 GMT -5
Hi there. Just wanted to give an update such as it is. I had my surgery yesterday and it went well. It looks like I have one of the rare forms of ovarian cancer. They have to wait for various results to determine if I’m good for now or need additional treatments. If I need chemo, I can do that at home. If I need radiation, I’ll have to come back down here.
It’s kind of weird because I’m supposed to be moving around to get my bowels working again but everyone seems surprised that I am.
Having problems with the deep breathing and coughing though. I’m a wimp to pain and the good drugs just make me sleepy.
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Post by saveinla on May 4, 2024 11:37:32 GMT -5
Hi there. Just wanted to give an update such as it is. I had my surgery yesterday and it went well. It looks like I have one of the rare forms of ovarian cancer. They have to wait for various results to determine if I’m good for now or need additional treatments. If I need chemo, I can do that at home. If I need radiation, I’ll have to come back down here. It’s kind of weird because I’m supposed to be moving around to get my bowels working again but everyone seems surprised that I am. Having problems with the deep breathing and coughing though. I’m a wimp to pain and the good drugs just make me sleepy. Hi mollyc - take care of yourself. A soft pillow held to your mid section while coughing will help - sometimes its the side effects of anesthesia that causes the cough and breathing problems. Hope you feel better soon .
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 4, 2024 12:11:08 GMT -5
Hugs Molly. Please take care of yourself.
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jerseygirl
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Post by jerseygirl on May 7, 2024 10:16:02 GMT -5
Hi there. Just wanted to give an update such as it is. I had my surgery yesterday and it went well. It looks like I have one of the rare forms of ovarian cancer. They have to wait for various results to determine if I’m good for now or need additional treatments. If I need chemo, I can do that at home. If I need radiation, I’ll have to come back down here. It’s kind of weird because I’m supposed to be moving around to get my bowels working again but everyone seems surprised that I am. Having problems with the deep breathing and coughing though. I’m a wimp to pain and the good drugs just make me sleepy. Wishing you recover well, surgery recovery is difficult Hoping your rare form is capable for immunotherapy . Easier than chemo, but lots of helpful meds now If drugs make you sleepy then you should have a good nights sleep Be well!!
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debthaven
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Post by debthaven on May 7, 2024 11:37:20 GMT -5
Wishing you a good recovery Molly! Thanks for telling us.
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seriousthistime
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Post by seriousthistime on May 7, 2024 15:33:40 GMT -5
mollyc, hang in there. We're all rooting for you and a speedy recovery from the surgery. Keep us posted on your progress. We care.
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azucena
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Post by azucena on May 11, 2024 6:16:41 GMT -5
Keep up the good work, fellow savers! I'll probably stick to updating once a month because that seems to be good enough for my motivation. Can I just say that my math brain is loving that 2 months in ~ 16% is dead on track Azucena $10,215 on 3/1/2024 towards Goal $65,000 16%I've been behind on updates. Last one 3/1/24 lines up with just before work bonus and bonus teen hit my universe. My work bonus was enough to make my head spin and to be honest have prob been on too much of a spending spree since then. Wants, future trips, and setting up bonus teen in our house along with spoiling her as much as I can bc she needed that. Starting to find our rhythm with her. It's expensive to add another teen to the household but I wouldn't have it any other way. Spent some time catching up on budget numbers this morning and even though the credit card bill has been scary the past two months, it's paid in full and we're still in good shape. Loving that the systems and thought processes I've put in place the last several years are good enough to hold us thru survival mode and I can put the money stuff on the back burner and then play catch-up. Such a luxury! Noticed that interest rate at my US bank savings acct went from 4 something % to 1.98%. This prompted me to take "overflow" emergency fund and move it to cap one 1 yr cd at 5%. Looks like cap one savings acct is paying 5%. Anyone have advice on if it's consistently higher than us bank/brick and mortar banks? If so, might be worth the trouble to move all our accounts there. Will have to think about it. Azucena $42,852 on 5/11/2024 towards Goal $65,000 66%
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seriousthistime
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Post by seriousthistime on May 11, 2024 16:39:19 GMT -5
No advice on whether it's consistently higher than brick and mortar banks. I've seen slightly higher interest rates on some CDs at other online banks, but I don't want to have CDs at numerous different banks. I'm alone, and if I kick the bucket I owe it to my kids not to have high-paying CDs at a bunch of different banks that they'd have to chase down. I've had my main checking at Capital One for some years so if I can find a good rate there, I'll keep everything there. I have a local brick and mortar bank because sometimes I need access to a chunk of cash (actual $$$ bills) or get a quick cashier's check. The CD rate at that bank is about 1% lower than Capital One.
Already 66% saved! Very nice job.
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