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Car Died, Another Payday, More Debt Paid Off

July 19th, 2013 at 11:07 pm

Well, about a week ago, the head gaskets in my car blew courtesy of a little plastic thing around the coolant hose that fell apart, causing the car to overheat. I had to almost completely clean out the savings in order to buy a different car. I suppose the really good news is that I had the money sitting there and while I didn't really want to use it, it was necessary. It is not easy to get around where I live without a car.

Also, one of dh's hospital bills is paid off. I printed off the cleared check a couple of days ago. Woo-hoo!

My current challenge is to continue to pay off credit cards and medical bills and build up savings to where it was before. I think I will also do a pantry challenge to see if I can make lunches to take to work for the next 2 weeks out of what is in my pantry and freezer.

I will also be getting a raise, but I am not sure when to actually expect it. That will help me a lot with my goals.

2 Responses to “Car Died, Another Payday, More Debt Paid Off”

  1. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    A blown head gasket is partly why I got a new to me car in November. I wasn't quite prepared with the full price, but will have it paid off by December!

  2. Looking Forward Says:
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    Total bummer about the car.
    Great news about the bill payoff.

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