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September 4th, 2010 at 01:03 am

When I checked my email this morning, I had an email from the child support office that there was a new payment on my account. When I looked it up, it was $4930!! I was so shocked! Apparently the ex did the first time homebuyers credit. I was so surprised!

It couldn't have come at a better time! I paid off my property taxes and one of my credit cards. I also paid off my garbage bill. I put $1500 into my savings account/emergency fund. I caught up my mortage(which was less than 30 days past due) and paid my cell phone bill. All in all, I think I did well with the money. I have my budget set through October. Of course there is always minor changes here and there, but it pretty much sticks to the main plan.

Posted in Misc Thoughts and Updates | 11 Comments »

11 Responses to “Unexpected Money”

  1. My English Castle Says:
    September 4th, 2010 at 01:18 am 1283563100
    1283563100

    What great news!!!! I'm so happy he came up with the money, and it sounds like the timing was great.

  2. creditcardfree Says:
    September 4th, 2010 at 01:20 am 1283563231
    1283563231

    That is awesome!! It sounds like you did some great things with the money, especially the emergency fund.

  3. baselle Says:
    September 4th, 2010 at 04:36 am 1283574979
    1283574979

    Phew! Breathing room. But don't go crazy - no shopping therapy or cini-minis.

  4. PNW Mom Says:
    September 4th, 2010 at 04:49 am 1283575759
    1283575759

    Wow! That's great....nice job Smile

  5. crazyliblady Says:
    September 4th, 2010 at 08:41 pm 1283632917
    1283632917

    Holy cow! That is quite a pleasant surprise! It enabled you to pay off some bills. Cool! Pat yourself on the back for such good work figuring out where it should all go.

  6. terri77 Says:
    September 4th, 2010 at 10:01 pm 1283637692
    1283637692

    I'm so happy for you! What a relief.

  7. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    September 5th, 2010 at 12:50 am 1283647848
    1283647848

    What great news!

  8. ceejay74 Says:
    September 5th, 2010 at 01:59 am 1283651995
    1283651995

    Wow, that's awesome! And you showed real discipline putting it to debt and savings. Great thinking!

  9. scfr Says:
    September 5th, 2010 at 04:07 pm 1283702820
    1283702820

    What wonderful news! As baselle said, enjoy the breathing room! If you feel like treating yourself, treat yourself to a stroll around the yard or neighborhood, inwardly enjoying the feeling of not being overdue on any bills and having some emergency savings.

  10. Looking Forward Says:
    September 6th, 2010 at 11:34 pm 1283816075
    1283816075

    Yay! That is quite a big chunk o' cash too! Big Grin

  11. momcents Says:
    September 9th, 2010 at 01:05 pm 1284037551
    1284037551


    What a nice surprise! I was happy with an extra $375! Bet you are over the moon. I agree with all the above that you did a great job with allocating your funds.

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