Got my hair cut last night and with tip it was $56 (I think -- I forgot to write it down and can't find a receipt). So expensive. It's a good haircut, but short. My hairdresser cut it shorter on purpose so I could go longer between cuts. She was really listening to me about my discomfort with the cost. She also told me to come in any time for a complementary bangs trim, so she's really trying to work with me.
I dropped my cat off at the vet this morning for dental work -- she has a cracked tooth, and we don't know what all until they really get in there. It will be at least $300.
This will be an expensive month.
I didn't sleep well at all last night; I think I've been letting money worries get to me, even though there is no crisis right now. I am worried about finding permanent housing in this area. I am willing to make sacrifices, but what really worries me is that I won't get a loan because my income will be low. Maybe I should buy before I retire? That would mean a long, ugly commute, but I could do it. These are the thoughts that thrash around in my head at night. Anyway, it won't happen for several years, and meanwhile, I'll keep saving.
More expenses and money worries
July 16th, 2010 at 01:16 pm
July 16th, 2010 at 01:46 pm 1279287970
around here, there are any number of places where you can get a much cheaper haircut. I pay $16 at a place i the mall for just a cut (no shampoo), so plus tip it comes to $18.
July 16th, 2010 at 02:01 pm 1279288860
And I hear you about sleeplessness. I have been tossing & turning some nights lately & I know its due to a major change in my finances.
July 16th, 2010 at 02:09 pm 1279289367
Is your hair on the short side? I have given up short (boy short) hair because it is just way too expensive too maintain. You have to go in at least every 2 months, and the chains will never get it right (unless maybe you carry around a picture).
I got the cutest haircut/style, about shoulder length right now, and it cost me $9.99 tip. (I asked them to chop off quite a bit, for summer). But in general, I have an easy style that I have found no one can really screw up, and grows out real nice. Saves me a fortune. People will ask me who my stylist is. (Super cuts!)
July 16th, 2010 at 02:15 pm 1279289712
I've got all you guys beat -- Having long hair (three inches below the back bra strap), all I need is a pair of good scissors and my husband! And I color it myself three or four times a year (color always purchased with a coupon). But then again, I am boring old vanilla in the icecream colors of hair styles and choices - predictible, but cheap.
If you get the numbers out of your mind and on paper would that help? I usually find that its worse in my mind than reality.
Are you looking for a condo or house or townhomes? I remember the suburbs that you mentioned. Could you buy now if you found something?
July 16th, 2010 at 02:30 pm 1279290646
I would actually like to take a few years and save quite a bit more toward the down payment. I won't be able to pay a very high mortgage when I retire. Such a dilemma.
Gals, I hear you on the haircuts. My last haircut was about $12 at Great Clips, but I HATED it! I felt so ugly. I think once I get past my son's wedding in October, I'm going to let it grow out. It's a short, high-maintenance cut now, but I wouldn't mind having it long enough to pull back, and it would certainly be cheaper.
July 16th, 2010 at 04:57 pm 1279299439
July 16th, 2010 at 05:44 pm 1279302251
But half the folks I know I sweating the animal dental costs. I've delayed the dog's cleaning because it's $300. Teeth are so expensive.