We spent $37.50 today on entertainment. Not that I'm really thrilled with that but a family of four to the movies with a popcorn and soft drinks isn't too bad. I am a member of the Regal Crown Club (if you go to the movies and you have Regal theaters this club is worth every penny. I have had everything from free food, drinks and movies so far in this club) and today we used coupons for a free small popcorn and soft drink and had it applied to our total at the concession. As you know movie theater concessions are a huge ripoff but the club makes it a lot easier when you actually do want to purchase concessions there. The nice thing about this club is you can accumulate points when you get your tickets AND when you get concessions so they add up rather quickly (just make sure you remember to give your card to the concession stand...a lot of people I know didn't know you could do that!) Also you don't have to track your own rewards. When you earn one it prints out with your movie tickets when you purchase them. We saw Ghost Rider and it was pretty good (it's not a deep movie but it provides plenty of entertainment!)
Stock update: CRWN I bought at $3.90 at open on Tuesday closed on Friday at $4.25. Now I only own 25 shares so it's not like it's a lot of money but it's nice to see an investment growing instead of shrinking.
The company I work for pays our gas and car washes so we were able to not spend $33 of our own money today on that.
I noticed today our outdoor lights (sconses around the front door, side door and garage doors) were staying on 24/7 so I turned them off and will continue to turn them off during the day. We have our landscape lighting on timers but for some reason the sconses are not on timers. I will need to find timers for them (or dawn-to-dusk sensors) to save money on our electric bill. Just a reminder to check your lighting and don't leave lights on during the day!
Lastly, on the debt front: a new bill from Bank of America due 3/22. Minimum payment $152.00 and the only charge was finance charge of $89.36...doh!
Saturday spending log
February 24th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
February 25th, 2007 at 04:00 pm 1172419205
I also have a book recommendation for you -- All Your Worth. There's a summary in my blog (http://zetta.savingadvice.com/2007/01/26/booknotes-all-your-...) if you're curious. From your posts so far I think it may fit your style better than Dave Ramsey.
February 25th, 2007 at 09:18 pm 1172438333
I don't like Ramsey's tactics. I've reviewed a lot of what he says and I realize he does have a following but I don't agree with his "all credit is bad" beliefs. I will definately purchase and read through the book you mentioned above (and read your summary!) I appreciate the help and the suggestions.