Comments on: How I Messed Up This Month

By: Steve @ Start-Up

Steve @ Start-Up — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:50:39 +0000

I bought a new laptop. Did I need a new laptop? Absolutely not. I have a desktop that still works and a 7 year old laptop that still works. Granted the laptop was 9 lbs and had to be plugged in at all times and the desktop needs to be reformatted.

I do not regret the purchase. I have been much more efficient blogging with my new laptop and I got a great deal on it. Plus I will be able to take my laptop and work wherever I go. Some financial mistakes end up working out in the end.

By: Trevor @ Financial Nut

Trevor @ Financial Nut — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:36:41 +0000

Haha… I had to laugh about your coffee expense. We all have our vices, right? One to two dollars per day can add up, though. It’s kind of like my Subway habit… I really need to stop!

By: Studenomist

Studenomist — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:53:41 +0000

@Vik Dulat I have Starbucks when I’m really tired because let me tell you their coffee is really strong compared to the other stuff around here.

@MyLifeROI It’s really a convenience issue for me. My classes are currently all in the business building and the thing is they have 2 coffee shops which are both very close to all of my classes. Walking past a coffee stand at 8am is kind of tempting.

@Fabulously Broke Congrats on doing what makes you happy and it’s good to hear an optimistic voice.

@tom Once in a while it’s alright to catch up with an old friend just don’t make it into a weekly habit. I covered the money for the vacation by earning an extra $1000. In fact if you dip through the archive I wrote the article on Feb 16, “How to earn an extra $1000.” Hope that helps man.

By: tom

tom — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:21:40 +0000

Fabulously broke
I am assuming you have lots of savings since you can hold off until august and made those purchases.

What is the benefit of the new Netbook?

By: tom

tom — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:43:11 +0000

I withdrawal money I did not budget for last week to go out to eat with a friend. That cost me interest and overdraft charge.

Other than that, I been very tough on myself most of the last 6 months to pay off my debt.

Question, pardon me if this has been asked before but how did you cover the costs of the trip and phone? Did you save the money or go out and make more ?

By: MyLifeROI

MyLifeROI — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:05:16 +0000

Ever make your own coffee?

By: Fabulously Broke

Fabulously Broke — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:29:23 +0000

Let me name the ways..

1. Am going on 2 mini vacations (one to pick up my mail and see my sister, the other to NYC)

2. Bought a new Netbook & some minor accessories ~$700

3. Am not on a contract or working right now

But I’m not worried. Something will come up soon. I’ll panic if August comes around and I’m still on the bench.

By: Vik Dulat

Vik Dulat — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 19:56:43 +0000

I am addicted to Starbucks. Their frappuccinos are too good. I try to indulge as little as I can but so far it is not working. I have to try a new approach.