Anonymous
Post 07/09/2013 14:00     Subject: Re:An extra few thousand a month....
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I am assuming this is post tax and donations.

$1k a month more means I can go back to having milk delivered and shopping at the Farmer's Market (~2,000). Hire back the every other week cleaner (~2500) and hire the 20 something down the street who is trying to start a lawn care business(~1,500). And we can afford to go on a real vacation for spring break (~2,000). Put any leftover into savings (~2,000).

$2k all of the above and putting more into savings and saving for house stuff

$3k means all of the above and adding the following as we have the money: geothermal A/C/heating, redo patio, add solar to roof.



Geothermal
Solar

A few grand extra would be nice.
Would be greaaaaaaat
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 21:31     Subject: Re:An extra few thousand a month....
Anonymous wrote:I am assuming this is post tax and donations.

$1k a month more means I can go back to having milk delivered and shopping at the Farmer's Market (~2,000). Hire back the every other week cleaner (~2500) and hire the 20 something down the street who is trying to start a lawn care business(~1,500). And we can afford to go on a real vacation for spring break (~2,000). Put any leftover into savings (~2,000).

$2k all of the above and putting more into savings and saving for house stuff

$3k means all of the above and adding the following as we have the money: geothermal A/C/heating, redo patio, add solar to roof.



Geothermal
Solar

Would be greaaaaaaat
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 21:18     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
1K a month would make therapies and costly evaluations for my special needs DS possible. It would make a HUGE difference!

2k would help fund my children's college accounts and my retirement.

3k - finally, real vacations!
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 21:13     Subject: Re:An extra few thousand a month....
I am assuming this is post tax and donations.

$1k a month more means I can go back to having milk delivered and shopping at the Farmer's Market (~2,000). Hire back the every other week cleaner (~2500) and hire the 20 something down the street who is trying to start a lawn care business(~1,500). And we can afford to go on a real vacation for spring break (~2,000). Put any leftover into savings (~2,000).

$2k all of the above and putting more into savings and saving for house stuff

$3k means all of the above and adding the following as we have the money: geothermal A/C/heating, redo patio, add solar to roof.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 20:47     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
$1,000 a month - I'd plan a weekly date night without worrying about it
$2,000 a month - I'd seriously consider a proper remodel at that point; $100,000 loan is $650 a month
$3,000 a month - I'd feel much much more comfortable overall with our financial position


Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 20:14     Subject: Re:An extra few thousand a month....
$1000 - would feel like we could 'afford' another child
$2000 - nicer home/healthier savings
$3000 - I wouldn't worry about money.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 19:27     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
We have some savings, but are currently living hand-to-mouth. I notice if my bank account goes up even $100 for the month, it takes away a lot of stress. $1000 extra per month, I would use to get ahead in my finances. My dream right now is to live the same lifestyle we're living, but not stress about it.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 19:26     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
1k means kids get healthy college savings
2k means we move to a SFH in a few years
3k means you've doubled my salary- much fewer worries, can help support terminally ill sibling
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 19:25     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
I'll play - we already live below our means and have no kids or debt.

$1k - I'd plan a vacation and a date night once a month for a $150 dinner instead of a $50 with a Groupon dinner.
$2k - I'd see if DH wanted to get a 2nd car - and 2nd parking spot.
$3k - I'd hire a house keeper / assistant to do laundry, prep food, shopping errands, light cleaning, make appointments and reservations, take the car in for service, etc.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 19:21     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
I would notice any extra amount but I'm super frugal and don't spend unnecessarily.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 19:17     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
I wouldn't notice one grand.
three would make a difference.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 19:07     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
All extra amounts sound great!
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 18:34     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
Yes sorry if I was unclear.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 18:30     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
It would increase our income by
$1000/month
$2000/month
$3000/month

-- what are you getting at?
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2013 18:28     Subject: An extra few thousand a month....
Wondering how much difference to your life the following would make? This is assuming its on TOP of what you are already making?


$1000 a month?
$2000 a month?
$3000 a month?