Comments on: Random Financial Musings for May 2009

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:54:19 +0000

Girl take it from me an “empty nester” you’re gonna miss your baby. I feel like there’s nothin more to do since my sons are out the house and i’m only 39

By: tiredofbeingbroke

tiredofbeingbroke — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:00:12 +0000

May was a pretty decent month. I didn’t over spend too much.
The thought of micro braids gives me a headache. My mom used to make me put them in as a teenager. Once I became and adult and had to pay for that madness, I said no more.

By: Lechelle

Lechelle — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:50:21 +0000

Your blogs are very encouraging, because they help me to stay focus on my financial goals when I’m off. I wish I was more financially secured – emergency fund, savings and investments. Thanks for being here for us Single Ma!

By: Go

Go — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:48:24 +0000

Man.. I wish I were you when I read your post…I wish I would have stayed on the good foot but no I’m 26 and starting over with both my life and finances. Congratulations on the baby girl moving out too…

Go.

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:40:02 +0000

Also, with your flex account, check with your specific rules but you might be able to retroactively “count” some of those emergency kit supplies (band-aids, sunscreen, bug spray, etc.) and use it up that way. I have a friend who was in a similar situation a few years ago (planned for a procedure that thankfully did not have to happen) and she did a huge summertime stock up before our gang went camping. Or if you still have leftover cash you might be able to buy some diapers or children’s medical supplies and donate them to a friend in need or charity too. Depends on how liberal your rules are, but worth looking into, especially if you’re going to loose the money anyway. I wish it could just roll over – they need to change the rules!

All eligible items in my e-kit have been included in my estimated total. Trust me, I don’t plan to lose ANY money! [-SM]