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  • Something fun and then there's debt

    "I bought a pretty dress and pretty shoes to wear to my friend's wedding. The rest went to paying off credit card debt. In 4 more months I should be credit card debt free!"

    Elaine, 34, Environmental Consultant
    Houston, Texas

    6th Jun 2008 in Apparel, Debt/Credit Card | Discuss (30) |

  • Stimulate our desires.

    "Minus the guy on the bike, this picture sums it up. I had big plans, like a new pool for the kids for the summer and maybe a trip. Nope. Groceries and gas. oh and my husbands business insurance premium so he could keep working."

    Kara, 33
    Lincoln park, mi

    6th Jun 2008 in Groceries | Discuss (1) |

  • Help others by helping yourself

    "Bought a motorcycle from a friend of mine. I will be driving to and from work (36 miles one way) to save gas. My friend will use the money for closing costs. Also paid some utilies, bought groceries and gas and took the family out to eat a couple times."

    Ron Bull, 36, Engineering
    Warren, MI

    6th Jun 2008 in Vehicle & Gas, Utilities | Discuss (1) |

  • Was it wisely spent? Nope, that's my vote.

    "It will help purchasing merchandise for my new internet based business opening in August:: www.ClayBourg.com This said, I think it should have been only distributed to the working poor and for sure it would have ended up back into the economy right away. "

    William, 34
    Chicago, IL

    6th Jun 2008 in Entrepreneurship | Discuss (3) |

  • They get you coming or going

    "Well, we recently moved to Oregon but my husband works remotely for another state. So we were able to pay PART of our Oregon income tax, they take a huge amount out of your check every month and it sucks. "They" get you coming and going. "

    Jami Moffett, he-computer she-artist
    Salem, OR

    6th Jun 2008 in Other | Discuss (2) |

  • Rent

    "I actually didn't purchase anything, or had the opportunity to do so. I was in St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands for my brother's funeral and we spent a great deal of money so when I saw the $600 added to my bank account I was a little relieved. Only to remember that I had written a check of $750 to my landlord before I left New York City. So +600 and -750 was displayed on my account summary the same day. "

    Jerlyn Thomas, 23, Senior Interactive Graphic Designer
    New York, NY

    6th Jun 2008 in Rent/Mortgage | Discuss (0) |

  • Where'd the money go?

    "I thought we had just renewed our zoo pass and bought a new golf club for my hubby, but when we got our credit card statement for $1800 more than it was supposed to be, I guess that meant we spent it all!"

    Cara, 26, Homemaker
    Hebron, KY

    6th Jun 2008 in Entertainment, Kids & Toys, Recreation & Events | Discuss (0) |

  • "Discovered" less debt and more fun.

    "We paid off a bit of debt and threw a nice lil party for our friends!"

    Marie B, 35, Telecom Asset Management
    Jeffersonville, Indiana

    5th Jun 2008 in Recreation & Events | Discuss (0) |

  • House

    "My wife and I put it in our savings for a down payment on a house."

    Steve, 27, Architect
    Philadelphia, PA

    6th Jun 2008 in Rent/Mortgage, Invest/Savings | Discuss (0) |

  • A Bassett for our Basset

    "We purchased a new couch when we bought our new home last August. The couch was put on a "no 12 month interest" plan from Bassett Furniture. With our $900, and an unexpected escrow refund check, we have now paid for our basset's Bassett couch. Libby loves it."

    Carl & Andrea, 29, Arts Administrator / Student
    Houston, Texas

    5th Jun 2008 in Debt/Credit Card, Home & Garden, Pets | Discuss (0) |
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