Are you ever shocked how fast you spend it?

[Anonymous]

If you would of told me ten years ago my current salary I would of jumped in glee and imagined an entirely different life! Here is a breakdown of my day and how many "unexpected" expenses I had.

1.) Had to get a helmet for DC 1's preschool aftercare program $20
2.) Had to pick up Rx for DH $34
3.) Had to pick up dry-cleaning $78
4.) Received a dentist invoice $212
5.) Screwed my diet and got a chick fil a milkshake and a sandwich at lunch $8

It was a very non eventful day where I didn't really do any real "shopping" that still cost me over 300 bucks. Another day, another dollar, another bill!

[Anonymous]

Yes, I went into Costco for milk and eggs and wound up buying a piano for 6k.

[Anonymous]

My husband gets paid once a month (I work freelance and income cannot be counted on). Last week, we paid all of our bills and have $800 left for the rest of the month. We can do it, but it means being careful at the grocery store and a no-Target policy. I can blow $100 in there in no time flat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My husband gets paid once a month (I work freelance and income cannot be counted on). Last week, we paid all of our bills and have $800 left for the rest of the month. We can do it, but it means being careful at the grocery store and a no-Target policy. I can blow $100 in there in no time flat.

Oh, to be fair, I also bought the following on craig's list: a patio set (teak table and 6 chairs), 4 real-wood kitchen chairs, and a bike (for me to ride with our 5 year old). There were all great deals, added up to $200, total. I still need a desk so I can work better from home, but that will have to wait.

[Anonymous]

Every time I walk into Target - I swear I spend $100

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I went into Costco for milk and eggs and wound up buying a piano for 6k.

This is hilarious.

[Anonymous]

I'm always proud when I go an entire day without spending anything. Then I remember all the bills that automatically got paid....

[Anonymous]

Yes. We have no mortgage or childcare costs, and we still spend about $10K a month. Shocking.

[Anonymous]

Always.

We were all set to do pretty well in our savings this month. Then the washer died and our car needed $1200 in repairs.

Bye bye savings.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it's ridiculous how quickly it seems to go out the window. $20 here and there, two trips to Target, Amazon Prime... That free 2 day shipping...

[Anonymous]

Pet costs! I just ordered almost $200 worth of meds, food and crap....

[Anonymous]

Not only do I spend it fast, but I also spend it on things I don't even enjoy! Just dropped $750 on car repairs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I went into Costco for milk and eggs and wound up buying a piano for 6k.

[Anonymous]

Ha, if we don't spend, then no body needs to work any more. Life will be boring.

[Anonymous]

I avoid Target like the plague. It is amazing to me that we make so much and spend so much.