After all the absolute insanity of trying to get my extra mortgage payment actually put on the mortgage, I was deeply happy when BAU actually just cashed the check and properly credited it to the account.
It was so easy that I'm in shock. I was geared for another 3 months of total Mortgage company VS me!
Also last week, when going into a grocery store, I received a free newspaper.
Then they asked me if I would like to enroll a subscription.
I told her that I would, but only the sunday edition, because I don't read papers much and I like the coupons. She offered me a month of sundays for $4.35, home delivered. Then she told me if I promised to keep up the subscription for 3 months, she would give me a $10 gift card for Staters. What fun, getting moola back for something I had already planned on.
On the other hand, I got a free $52 back from Citibank and went out and spent it recklessly on local Greek Festival ($39 bucks on food) and the remaining $13 bucks on the local Date Festival. Unfortunately, the parking was $10, and I ended up buying religious icons (reproductions) from Russia for $20 and buying more food.
I went over budget, although I was good about spending only cash I had on hand, although I paid for the icons with a credit card.
And I actually went back again. First day no ticket price, second time $7 parking and $5 1/2 price for entry.
It was fun. I didnt' run up credit because as usual I wrote up the credit card balance in my checkbook as a purchase. When the credit card bill arrives, it will be ready to be paid for.
Extra Principal Actually Added to Mortgage!!!!! and other Desert News
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Jerry