tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post2614567725194977891..comments2024-03-08T03:15:39.271-05:00Comments on HOMEMAKING DREAMS: Mid-Year Financial CheckupDebbie Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01610913789958390802noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post-56758758605671524162008-07-15T13:01:00.000-04:002008-07-15T13:01:00.000-04:00A mid-year financial checkup...good idea. I hadn'...A mid-year financial checkup...good idea. I hadn't thought of that. <BR/><BR/>Since we are older, we really don't have any debt, Praise the Lord!<BR/><BR/>But it would also be a good idea to think of ways that you could trim your budget since we are on Social Security. Ways to cut down on those expenses that you do have like finding cheaper rates for phone bills, cutting down on use of air conditioning and heat, spending less at the grocery store, etc.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your ideas. It is always a good idea to take store of your resources from time to time to see if your spending more than you need to.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16550009154135553864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post-61369697941598219322008-07-13T16:19:00.000-04:002008-07-13T16:19:00.000-04:00That is a good idea to go over the bills to find h...That is a good idea to go over the bills to find hidden charges you can live without. I'll have to look into that.<BR/><BR/>I agree with mom2fur about the junk mail. Especially when I have to shred the dozens of credit card offers we receive on a weekly basis!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post-58285843267186352302008-07-12T13:54:00.000-04:002008-07-12T13:54:00.000-04:00I've never thought of a mid year financial tune-up...I've never thought of a mid year financial tune-up before. What a great idea! It's also good to go over the bills in detail, just to make sure you're not being charged for things you don't want or didn't buy.Audra Krellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14147421200208110684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post-90110881932530895712008-07-11T22:57:00.000-04:002008-07-11T22:57:00.000-04:00I've been a lurker for months. I thoroughly enjoy...I've been a lurker for months. <BR/><BR/>I thoroughly enjoy your blog. <BR/><BR/>Funny, I've been doing a mid-year financial tune-up here too. <BR/><BR/>Blessings!Stace'https://www.blogger.com/profile/17019625670602026914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post-74115992207231552062008-07-11T21:08:00.000-04:002008-07-11T21:08:00.000-04:00Hi Debbie,I have been doing the same thing this we...Hi Debbie,<BR/>I have been doing the same thing this week. I have a pattern to drop in the mail to you this week. I just know it is something you will want to make for for your shop. How is mama? i will try and call you soon.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post-11075873474979243582008-07-11T16:38:00.000-04:002008-07-11T16:38:00.000-04:00One more thing: paper clutter. What is it with all...One more thing: paper clutter. What is it with all the stupid advertisements and inserts in envelopes? I told my husband my stress level would fall about 30% if they'd just-stop-putting-those-in-there!!!!<BR/>Might save a tree or two, too!Mom2furhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post-42300126021534451552008-07-11T16:37:00.000-04:002008-07-11T16:37:00.000-04:00I've been reorganizing my bills lately, too. I rea...I've been reorganizing my bills lately, too. I read a great idea (I think via "Works for Me Wednesday") where you put bills in protective sleeves in a binder. Each sleeve holds one set of bills--the phone bill, for example. I'm trying to put them in an order, newest on top. If it's in there, it's paid--and it will be a lot easier to find them if I need them.<BR/>Sadly, there's nothing I can really get rid of. When Child Services finally gets around to paying me for babysitting my neighbors child over the past 3 months, I'll get a nice, fat check. My plan is to put a third of it in a CD in case I need it for taxes next year, and all the rest goes into a credit card. But you know the government and money...don't hold your breath.<BR/>BTW, if I didn't say so already, thanks for the nice comment on the little outfit I made!Mom2furhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post-37703135298287774062008-07-11T14:02:00.000-04:002008-07-11T14:02:00.000-04:00We are under control budget wise but #4 is one tha...We are under control budget wise but #4 is one that is a constant problem. So many pieces of paper. I am sure they multiply at night. In winter we simply toss stuff into the woodstove but in warm months, the paper just seems to collect a bit.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08505042214124811641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2423138689612653428.post-83369035217567094802008-07-11T13:09:00.000-04:002008-07-11T13:09:00.000-04:00I've been working on filing and decluttering this ...I've been working on filing and decluttering this week. It's great to get papers organized again.<BR/><BR/>Since January, our gasoline budget has doubled! Ouch!!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.com