[-$27,000] Back from Vacation II: Expensive Boogaloo

Vacation Fallout: The Good, the Bad, and the Expensive

Hey Peeps!

A few years ago, I wrote a Back from Vacation post from my first international trip in over ten years due to poor finances. Thought I’d give it another go.    Read More

[-$28,800] Title Goes Here

Hey Peeps.

I don’t have much to talk about this week. Things are moseying along. Another day, another dollar.

I made an $1122 payment, which brings my balance to $28,800.

Me, daydreaming about my upcoming vacation.

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“Debtor’s prison is real, and opportunity cost is a bitch.” (DDSW Archives)

[-$29,900] I’m in the 20’s! : That Sounds Like Berries to Me!

Welcome to the Roaring 20’s!

Today is a big money day for me. I woke up this morning and immediately checked my bank balance.  You know, as I do. I was stunned to see 4 deposits: my paycheck, my bonus, my federal tax refund, and my state tax refund.  Whoa!!!  I was expecting my paycheck and bonus, but not my tax refunds.

First, what witchcraft is going on at the IRS? I filed my taxes last weekend. I got BOTH state and federal refunds today, 6 days after I filed!  Six days?!  I’ve never seen the IRS process anything so fast.

Oh yes, Surprise Cat. They did! And in 6 days.     Read More