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Tax Refund, Rebate and A RAISE!!! Yahoo!

March 31st, 2015 at 01:38 am

Got a big income tax refund, because nephew #1 hasn't had a job in two years, so I declared him a dependent. $3550. $3K for long term care insurance, $500 for Church and $50 to short term savings.

Got a rebate from American Express - I pay full balance every month. Got $174 back. This will pay for my costco membership, also a bunch of groceries (including dog food for the rescue shelter), and another $40 in savings.

And then Boss called me in and gave me a 3% raise! With things so harsh in the job market, I was very glad. The extra savings will go into long term savings.

Staters had half hams for 88 cents a lb. and man was it yummy. I may buy another. On the other hand, the spiral cut hams seem to be a fail on the nephew enjoyment scale. I have one in the freezer - may give it to Martha's kitchen or the local shelter.

Mortgage is almost down to $80K. Paying ahead as much as possible monthly - usually $270 a month.

I'll be 60 years old in July. Retirement is staring me in the eye. I plan to retire (God willing and as He wills) when I'm 68 but who knows. I hope to keep in better shape. I'm trying to walk 10000 steps a day.

Nephew #2 is a good saver and he socks it away in the bank. Nephew #1 is unemployed, but boy is he a blessing buying groceries, not to mention good cook.

5 Responses to “Tax Refund, Rebate and A RAISE!!! Yahoo!”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    Congratulations on your raise! It all helps.

  2. VS_ozgirl Says:
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    Sounds like you're doing pretty well Smile

  3. DeniseNTexas Says:
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    Good deal on the raise and other good news!

  4. CB in the City Says:
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    Great news! I am sure your nephews appreciate you as much as you appreciate them!

  5. Miz Pat Says:
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    VS_ozgirl - I'm doing well but i don't believe I'll get the house paid off before I retire. Thanks for the good wishes though!

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