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October 11th, 2012 at 08:41 pm

Roth IRA Contributions: We didn't contribute in the first half of the year, so I'm now playing catchup. I started the regular contributions of $416.66 each in July. Those automatic payments will add up to $2499.96 by the end of the year. This leaves us short of maxing out our Roth IRA's for 2012. Today, I authorized a purchase for each of us in the amount of $850. I will make more lump sum purchases in November and December to get us up to the $5000 maximum contribution limit for the year.

Snowflakes: Surprise! I have accumulated more snowflakes for the Christmas fund. So far this month, I have earned $48 in gift cards and cash. I really need to get some craiglist items up!!

Chase Sapphire: We have started using our Chase Sapphire Card. Already we have charged $1,018.27 towards the $3,000 spending limit. Auto registrations and utilities have been the bulk of the spending so far. All just regular stuff! I can't wait for that $400 bonus. Smile

Truck Loan: Payday is Monday, so watch for our regular payment to post soon after and see the balance go down for the second time this month!

Groceries and Meals: We had company at our house for four nights over the weekend. I think we spent over $200 stocking up for guests! Turns out we over bought. And my husband did say, "Don't you think this is too much food?". Not that it is an excuse, but I think my desire for fall comfort foods kicked in and I bought them all! It seems like we have a nice variety and plenty of things to eat. I just look in the pantry, fridge and freezer to determine what should be made. I think there is enough on hand to last through Monday!

Charity Contributions: I wrote a check to charity today. We are actually participating in a Walk N Roll for Spina Bifida later this month. A good friend's daughter (and our former neighbor) has this disability and we are walking to raise awareness.

Very thankful for all that we have including our health. What are you thankful for today?

3 Responses to “Financial Updates”

  1. Looking Forward Says:
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    The list is too long for what I have to be thankful for. Big Grin

  2. laura Says:
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    I'm thankful that I was able to read to my son's 2nd grade class today to celebrate his birthday which was Monday. He picked "Duck for President" because of the election.

    I'm also really grateful that our friend's wife's lung cancer was the kind that doesn't recurr and that surgery to remove it was enough - no radiation or chemo. They have young kids and that would be really hard on everyone. Definitely good news on that!

  3. Jerry Says:
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    It's always nice when something (like your post) leads me to think about the things for which I'm thankful. I'm thankful that I will see my family again next week, after many weeks apart. I am thankful for a healthy body and mind. I am thankful for some words of inspiration. I am thankful for a sense of humor. I am thankful for the insurance that I will finish one of my graduate programs this month. I am thankful for reminders about being thankful. Wink Jerry

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