About Me

krninco

I'm a compulsive debtor in recovery who's working hard to dig her family out of the credit card pit.

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DEBT
Grand whoppin' total as of 4.06.07: $174,168.07*

Grand whoppin' total as of 08.13.08: $128,983.26*

* Does not include remaining balance on mortgage, but does include student loans and credit cards.

SAVINGS**
Measly total as of 4.6.07: $399,863.01*

Measly total as of 08.14.08: $328,524.98*

* Does not include various pension funds, which in my vagueness I haven't calculated. Also doesn't include general checking account or any money hidden under my couch cushions.

** Read my archives if you're wondering why I don't pay off my debt with my savings.

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CHALLENGE BALANCE AS OF
10.19.08: $13,347.08

And I thought my child was spoiled...

March 4th, 2008 at 12:25 pm

I know a kid's first birthday party is a big deal (witness the homemade Cheerio cake I made for Mini Me on her first birthday), but this couple just so don't get it....

Posted in Odds and Ends | 3 Comments »

3 Responses to “And I thought my child was spoiled...”

Nic Says:
March 4th, 2008 at 12:49 pm

When I lived in Honolulu, a first birthday luau was/is common. And $3000 would have been VERY modest. A lot of it had to do w/the infant mortality rate way back, when the missionaries and their ilk brought diseases to the islands. For a child to make it to a year old was a joyous event to be celebrated and shared w/family and friends.
Thrifty Ray Says:
March 4th, 2008 at 07:36 pm

I am thinking back...I can honestly say that I have never spent over $100 for any birthday party...usually it was $20-30 and I know my kids always felt loved and special. Boy, wonder what the lil guy will "expect" when he's old enough to want...
compulsive debtor Says:
March 4th, 2008 at 08:39 pm

I will admit to having spent $400 on a bowling party when Mini Me turned 6. Of course, I was still actively debting at the time, but that's no excuse. I plan on never making that mistake again....

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