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It was a pleasant extra for us
"We went to Cape Cod for a weekend. We drove, ate at great restaurants and shopped. Just in case you are curious why we did this, it is because we live within our "means" We have no credit card debt, our car was recently paid off, we do not owe a mortgage. Do we make a lot of money, NO! We live in a very expensive area, Hartsdale NY, and make a combined income of about $85,000 (not a lot for this area) We have always waited until we had the money to spend the money. That is the key. We received $1,200 total in tax refund, but we didn't spend all of it on this little trip. Some went into savings, some towards our longer vacation scheduled for early July. "
Mary, 54, insurance & education
Hartsdale, New York
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What a delightful use for a freebie -- very, very nicely done.
Posted by: Bill Jun 1st, 12:10
Part of the early-retirement, vacation generation. Saving was much easier in the old days. Try buying your house today!
Posted by: Wayne Jun 2nd, 04:49