I started putting an extra $287 every month on my mortgage with the plan of retiring around age 68. I thought this would mean I would have no extra savings for anything else, but to my suprise this month, even with wildly going out to eat with girlfriends, and wantonly buying books at Barnes and Noble, I was able to put $161 in my emergency fund, bringing it up to $7,500. This is besides the money I always put in savings every month to pay yearly bills (auto deposit).
It was 155 degrees Fahrenheit this weekend and its muggy here in the desert. I’m going nuts, which has lead to increased spending.
I’m feeling lonely – My married friends don’t invite me out because I’m divorced now. I don’t know that many people. My few friends have lives. Any suggestions on ways to meet nice people who want to hang out and have fun?
June and Friends
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I'm glad to hear the mortgage paydown is off to a good start and it isn't pinching your budget too much!
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Jerry