Thsi is my mantra for the day. Car was way overdue for an oil change, and was really sluggish starting up over the weekend. We took it to the shop and - cha ching - $1100 later (plus tax), I'll get my car back. Of course the oil change and new battery (which caused the sluggishness) were a given. But while they were looking at it, they found x, y, and z. My car is 8 years old, with 128,000 miles. I've been going to this shop forever, and the car hasn't been in since last June, so I'm inclined to believe them. After getting over the initial sticker shock, I kept reminding myself, "it's cheaper than a car payment". It's been 7 months since I spent any money on the car, which works out to be about $165/month. Could be worse.
That got me thinking...there are 3 places where, without fail, I always walk out spending more money than I thought I would going in: 1) the car shop, 2) the vet, and 3) Target. Don't know why, but it's true.
I was hoping to be super productive this afternoon, but got called into a call for work. I did manage to deposit some cash and checks at the bank, for me and for dad. I can now move over $80 to my HELOC payment.
Tomorrow I'm on vacation, and will hit the bank to cash in my coins and go to the post office. I also have to go grocery shopping, but it should be a fairly inexpensive trip. And relax, can't forget to relax!
It's cheaper than a car payment
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Target gets me every time, too! Though since I have the Red-card debit version and it comes out of my checking account, I am better able to use restraint than when whipping out the credit card.
It is cheaper than a car payment!