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Dust is settling

July 13th, 2012 at 04:49 pm

Well, I can't say I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. But at least I don't feel like the train is about to run me over. I'm going to update my numbers (as sad as they are) so I can be accountable for where I'm at. I've been on a real roller coaster, but I've decided I can only move forward.

I managed to make some small credit card payments while I am figuring out my cash flow. I have to come up with $29 that I'm short this week, but I know I can do that. And I think I have my budget on track, but it will probably take another week for it to be in full effect.

I'm sick....I think I have some sort of stomach bug. So hopefully I can use this to my advantage to stay at home over the weekend.

2 Responses to “Dust is settling”

  1. snafu Says:
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    What can be cut back, reduced or eliminated even for s short time to get your cash flow in line up with expenses and emergency fund? Had Gail Vaz Oxlade stepped through your front door, she would have taken your CCs so would you be willing to just slide CC into the fridge freezer?

    I suggest using home time to 'inventory' foods at hand to create a list of meals you're all willing to eat without shopping. They may be non traditional, breakfast for dinner, non dairy, or root veggie salads etc. but it's short term.

    What can be done to increase income? If you have stuff you don't use and don't love, I suggest selling for what you'd pay for previously owned. The sums already spent are gone... not recoverable.

    It really helps to stay focused by tacking/tape a large, newspaper sized piece of paper on the wall with a chart showing balances, Color in each payment with a crayon/marker to show progress.

  2. Jerry Says:
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    I think that the progress is great, and it leads you in the right direction. That is nothing to be ashamed of, even if you want some insurance of faster progress. The fact that you are doing it is more than most people are managing right now! Keep it up...
    Jerry

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