Sometimes it seems like money is a one way road and it’s not going in my direction. This week a couple of things made me think it is a 2 way street.
Checks
It started off with two checks I wasn’t planning on (even though not unexpected). First I had a medical FSA reimbursement check. Because my monthly budget includes medical expenses this check always seems like a bonus.
Then I received my second BlogHer ads check (YEAH!). It’s not big but every $25 helps, right?
Cash
The last time I found cash was about two years ago in Belize. $60 was lying in the sand by a group of empty chairs. That changed this past week.
First I put on some shorts I hadn’t worn in several weeks and found $5 that had survived the washer and dryer in good shape.
Then while walking the dog there was a $20 next to the sidewalk by the front gate. I don’t know why but love this kind of good karma!
Purpose
Instead of taking this money and buying myself a treat (like I might have done a couple of years ago) it’s going towards our debt snowball. We’re still on track to be non-mortgage debt free by 12/31/2011 and every bit helps!
Do you have a story about “found” money? What did you do with it?
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Nice job on putting it toward the debt snowball. You know how much I love snowballs
Jeff
Hi Jeff, I don’t have the energy for a second job; but it’s always on my mind!
Great post. I love finding money. It never fails that I find some when I pull out my winter coats.
Laura, if I had such a thing I’m sure I would find money
. It may be expensive to live here but we luck out in the winter weather.
Finding money is a great feeling. I used to put a $20 in a few winter or summer garments when it was time to put them away. That is always a nice surprise to find.
Also, since I never carry cash, I recently found $20 in my wallet – I just put it back and forgot about it until reading this!
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Khaleef, I can’t imagine not carrying at least $10. I think it’s a generational thing though because younger people I know are the same way.
I used to carry money when I was younger, but I find it much easier to keep track of every dime I spend if I use my debit card for every purchase.
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Khaleef, I agree that it is easier to track. I know some people write every purchase down but I’m just not that disciplined when I purchase something. I limit the cash I carry to three budget categories: blow money, entertainment and dining out.
Lucky you! $60 in Belize- that must have went a loooong way for you down there.
I love finding money- it really makes your day.
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Young and Thrifty, yes it was a long trip to Belize. We were there on a cruise ship stop. It was nice to actually add something to the wallet since most of the trip it was all outgoing!
Wow, 12/31/2011 is just around the corner!!!
I haven’t found any dollar money in years (last time was in a grocery store at the edge of the parking lot. But it was only a few ones and a five.
Money Reasons, paper money finds do seem special. I was amazed to find that $20!
Ooh, I still remember finding a 50 mark bill when I was a poor student studying abroad in Germany. And yes, I said “Mark”. This was *ahem* a while ago.
Oh, Jolyn to an oldster like me it doesn’t seem that long ago at all! What would that have been in dollars?
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