http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com Miz Pat's finance goals, thoughts, and insane ravings info@savingadvice.com Miz Pat en-us http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com/2008/02/28/peace_36050/ I just paid my attorney fee for my divorce - $4900. Right now I think its the best "purchase" i've ever made. The divorce is still in the works, but he's gone and I'm not afraid anymore. I suppose I am in much worse shape financially, but I have a job, and now, slowly I'm learning... Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:38:20 PST iolausia1@yahoo.com (Miz Pat) http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com/2008/01/29/divorce-in-california_34857/ Just so you all know, if you plan to divorce your husband because he ran off with another woman, gave her money, cheated on you before and you work more than he does, you owe him alimony in California.<br /> <br /> He gets half of everything, even if he beats you up and scares you.<br /> <br /> Wheeeeeeeeee Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:44:35 PST iolausia1@yahoo.com (Miz Pat) http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com/2007/10/02/aiiiiiiiiiiiiii-i-spent-money_30725/ My tile is in, my living room, dining room, entryway and hallway have been painted and new non-popcorn ceilings put in (very nice texturing). I have now officially spent all my discretionary income. And then I went out and ordered some furniture for the living room, which has admittedly... Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:41:11 PST iolausia1@yahoo.com (Miz Pat) http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com/2007/09/12/diabetes-and-grocery-shopping_30178/ Once I found out I had diabetes my shopping thrift went out the window. Now that I have calmed down somewhat I have to think about how to pair down the diet without sacrificing nutritional needs.<br /> <br /> I have eliminated sugar from my diet. Guess what? Sugar is cheap. Splenda and Stevia... Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:30:02 PST iolausia1@yahoo.com (Miz Pat) http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com/2007/09/10/paying-for-home-improvements_30126/ I am paying cash for the labor on these improvements. I am using credit cards to pay for the materials, and hope to pay off the balance on the credit cards very quickly, because I generally don't leave any kind of a balance on my credit cards. (drives them CRAZY too).<br /> <br /> It feels... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:50:38 PST iolausia1@yahoo.com (Miz Pat) http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com/2007/09/10/home-improvements_30125/ I have decided to start fixing up my house.<br /> <br /> I'm going to pay a contractor who has worked for my place of work before and have gotten a fair price.<br /> <br /> Its hard to feel incapable of doing things by myself, but I'm not in good enough shape to paint and tile my house, the house needs... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:44:16 PST iolausia1@yahoo.com (Miz Pat) http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com/2007/09/05/financial-goals_29991/ September 2007<br /> <br /> Get House Painted and new tile flooring - I estimated $3000 for interior painting and tile for living room dining/kitchen and hall. <br /> <br /> I have $20,000 in the emergency savings account. I want to saving another $500 this year to put in that account.<br /> <br /> Car Paid for... Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:20:32 PST iolausia1@yahoo.com (Miz Pat) http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com/2007/09/05/the-first-step-to-personal-power_29980/ I perceive that the first step to my ability to gain more power in my life is first to battle depression (mental acuity) and second to battle physical problems (health issues). Therefore, doing activities that bring joy, facing my demons, and becoming more healthy are my goals.<br /> <br /> Physical... Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:54:28 PST iolausia1@yahoo.com (Miz Pat) http://patmfinance.savingadvice.com/2007/09/05/what-the-heck-am-i-doing_29978/ I have reached a point in life where very little that I valued before seems real. <br /> <br /> I am diabetic, so the carbohydrate based meals i made are not as good for me as they used to be. Religion seems nebulous when previously it was everything. People I cared for have deeply disappointed... Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:17:33 PST iolausia1@yahoo.com (Miz Pat)