I just composed a long post, summing up my spending in December and in 2011, and how it compared to 2010. And it disappeared!
Oh, well spared you all the reading, I guess. To put it succinctly, I spent about $2000 more this year than last, and most of it can be ascribed to medical expenses, car repair, and more spent on travel.
I actually did a lot better on gifts, so my cheapness paid off. Also spent less on clothes, haircuts, even gas and groceries. So I am heading in the right direction, and I can't really blame myself for the big surprises that pop up.
Yesterday I had to buy a $20 cooling pad for my computer, but I am sure it's my last expenditure of year.
In other news, I lost two more pounds.
Happy New Year, everyone!
Oh, and I forgot to add, a recent upsurge in the market has lifted my net worth, which increased $1479 in 2011. Better than going down!
OMG, I lost it all!
December 31st, 2011 at 04:07 pm
December 31st, 2011 at 04:22 pm 1325348527
December 31st, 2011 at 04:51 pm 1325350300
December 31st, 2011 at 06:48 pm 1325357310
So what was your total spending for the year? I'd be curious to compare it my own.
December 31st, 2011 at 07:11 pm 1325358719
December 31st, 2011 at 09:09 pm 1325365794
I would have read your post to the end, too. I know others do so much better than me, so I like to see exactly how much better. It helps me keep saying to myself "OK, there is room for improvement here. I know I can do a little better."
Congrats on the two lbs!
January 1st, 2012 at 12:24 am 1325377494
January 1st, 2012 at 04:33 am 1325392422
I've lost too many LONG posts - very frustrating.
January 1st, 2012 at 05:52 am 1325397167
Happy New Year, CB!
I've got your list and emailed you back - you have 12 names, but we play with 10. Let me which two you'd like to withdraw.