No spending today or yesterday.
I heard that 64% of baby boomers are not ready for retirement -- that they will, on average, run out of money in two years' time.
I don't want to be one of those, so I'm back to serious penny-pinching. On my ride home from work, I didn't even turn on the AC. Then I picked up a book from the library, which will be my entertainment for a few days. Tonight I'm having a salad for dinner, and I will till all the lettuce is used up. No more wasting!
Tomorrow is payday, and I have $416 left in checking to transfer over to savings. I think I'll round it up to $450 when my deposit hits the bank. I think I'll make it a rule to always round up to the nearest $50. I do love my saving games.
I've been saving $5 bills for Christmas, but since I'm not much of a cash spender I only have $105 so far. Maybe I should start saving $10's.
I finally have a date for the shower (for my DIL to be). September 11! Kind of an infamous date, but it works. Now I'll get to work planning. I have enough time to be creative and throw a nice party for not much money.
Sad news from my son -- he had to return his shelter dog. Apparently the dog's life had been so traumatic before they adopted him that he couldn't overcome his fear and consequent aggression. He seriously frightened my DIL -- cornered her with bared teeth and hackles up -- and he is a big dog. I am so sad for all of them, but I know you can't live with a dog you fear.
Bad news for baby boomers
July 14th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
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Good luck with the shower!
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July 15th, 2010 at 05:12 pm 1279213957
I will not step in and help. She burned me too much in the past and will not listen to me. She wants to have FUN, not be responsible. It's not going to be pretty.
July 15th, 2010 at 05:23 pm 1279214635
Now those depression-era greatest-generation types--they were tough.
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