Comments on: Ugh = my $1,500+ credit card bill

By: So Cal Savvy

So Cal Savvy — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:28:26 +0000

Without the actual numbers, it looks like your test was your biggest expense.

If this is so, you can’t beat yourself up for this. If this test is necessary for graduate school, and this education will allow you to be happier and (hopefully) wealthier then it is a non-negotiable expense. It sucks that it’s so expensive (BTW so is applying to graduate schools…), but if it helps you get the career you want it’s worth it in the long run. Give yourself some kudos for completing the test!

By: diningoncents

diningoncents — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:45:52 +0000

I think Jonathan is right, June is a terrible month for budgeting. With the warm weather, it’s easy to see why $15 dresses are so worth every penny Besides, I’m sure you’ll get use out of them next summer as well!

By: Fabulously Broke

Fabulously Broke — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:16:49 +0000

The happiest place on earth DOES cost $$ LOL!!!!

I’d say, try being more conscious with your spending – I get into those ruts too where I spend, and then I’m like: what’s another $5?

Ugh. Which reminds me, I need to enter in expenses for this week LOL

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:14:44 +0000

June always turns into a big-spending month for some reason. The weather is finally nice, it’s vacation time, good movies are out. Blame it on the world turning

By: Butter Eater Lis

Butter Eater Lis — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:47:14 +0000

You are doing SOOOO well though. You deserve it. Seriously, you are my not-spending idol.

By: StackingPennies

StackingPennies — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:25:49 +0000

I still haven’t been to Ross, but it sounds dangerous. I think $15 for a pair of shoes means it is ok if they only last a year, especially if they are trendy (but $15 for a $100 pair is even better).

Any tips for getting deals at Disney land, or did you just pay sticker price?

Once in awhile, it is ok. Plus test expenses? That is an investment!

By: paranoidasteroid

paranoidasteroid — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:00:02 +0000

Eh, I think that your list isn’t too ridiculous. As long as you’re not overspending every month, once is a while is more than OK.

I don’t think I could resist $15 dresses either!

By: Well-Heeled

Well-Heeled — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:29:39 +0000

Dog Ate My Finances – I can actually find pretty good deals at Ross.. those $15 shoes cost $100 on Zappos, and I get the thrill of the hunt.

Oh, and I fell off my clothes hiatus about 4 months in. Which is Ross is now so dangerous for me.

By: dogatemyfinances

dogatemyfinances — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:02:54 +0000

I thought you weren’t buying clothes? You bought cheap plastic shoes? Those things hurt, and they’re trash a year later.

By: Money Maus

Money Maus — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:15:59 +0000

But in the end it’s worth it, right? (Maybe Disneyland, but not the gas…)