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Anonymous wrote:you sound poor. So save the money.

Not OP, but we've also had a stressful year and are not poor. Sometimes stress can rob one of ideas of joy and pleasure. Kudos to OP and her DH for saving someone a lot of money. Go for an experience if you can swing it. Hope 2024 is easier for you and your family.

It's weird that $500 is a big deal to her.
My back balance varies by thousands. I wouldn't notice 500.

I would save it until you think of something *you* want to do with it.

Honestly can’t get or do much for $500.

What do you like more - or what do you need more? Some free time/experiences or some stuff?

I know people say experiences over stuff - but stuff makes my life better on a daily basis, while experiences end.

We got a cordless vacuum cleaner during the pandemic that I swear, every time I use it, I'm so glad I have it.

I've bought some new clothes that make me happy to put on - that make dressing fun instead of a total chore.

What will make you happy or relieved right now?

I got an extra $500 earlier this year and put $100 into savings, and spent the rest on shoes and skincare. I regret nothing.

Massage, dinner, new sweater or shoes, power wash house, a few months of nice floral arrangements. What bring your joy? Do that.

Buy 4 shares of Apple, Amazon or Google or similar

-Couples day spa retreat - massages, facials.

-Home gadget that will make your daily life easier

Anonymous wrote:you sound poor. So save the money.

Not OP, but we've also had a stressful year and are not poor. Sometimes stress can rob one of ideas of joy and pleasure. Kudos to OP and her DH for saving someone a lot of money. Go for an experience if you can swing it. Hope 2024 is easier for you and your family.

you sound poor. So save the money.

Anonymous wrote:DH and I helped a friend’s father with a home project, saving him thousands, and he insisted in paying us $500 as thanks. We refused the money but he insisted.

We’ve had a really stressful year and want to spend the money on something fun, but have no idea on what.

So, give me fun ideas. What would you do with an extra $500?

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Do you have any bills to pay? Use the money for holiday gifts? There has to be something you need for your car? house?

👍🏽

I would use the ca$h & perhaps purchase something nice for your own home.

Or maybe try a mini-experience such as a wknd in a nice hotel, tickets to a popular show/concert or even a few fancy dinners at a restaurant you have been meaning to go to.

Lucky you two!

I would do a night in a nice hotel or b&b, maybe in Shenandoah or near the ocean, and just relax and indulge a little.

Hookers and blow.

DH and I helped a friend’s father with a home project, saving him thousands, and he insisted in paying us $500 as thanks. We refused the money but he insisted.

We’ve had a really stressful year and want to spend the money on something fun, but have no idea on what.

So, give me fun ideas. What would you do with an extra $500?