Tynana's Personal Finance Blog

Graduation invitations rant

(tynana) — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:43:35 PST

Ok, I know every year family members and friends who have children that are going to be graduating and I plan for that. What had gotten me this year is neighbors who we have a ok relationship with but not the kind I would expect it to be to get a graduation announcement. But now...

I'm so happy

(tynana) — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:45:34 PST

I got a part-time job and someone to watch my elderly mom while I work. I am paying a relative $100 a week to watch my mom for approx 24-28 hours each week. Mom doesn't need much help so it's a pretty easy gig. I love the job. It's for a non profit and the staff there is great....

Part-time job - what about mom

(tynana) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:25:38 PST

I have been taking care of my mom since her stroke one year ago. I have to take a break from this so I started looking for a part-time job. I have interviewed for one that I would love to have. I should know in the next couple of days if I am going to get it. Now what to do with...

Keeping my fingers crossed - or shoud I

(tynana) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:13:25 PST

I have had my mom's home listed for sale by owner for about three months. Currently, my BIL is living there and paying rent. He really wants to purchase the home along with his girlfiend but there credit is not that good. He has asked my MIL to go to the bank to cosign with him....

GED

(tynana) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:25:36 PST

If you did not graduate high school did you get your GED (general education diploma). I am coming out - I am 54 years old and did not complete my senior year, did not get my diploma and did not get my GED. Why am I telling everyone this? I have finally withe the support of my family...

Sell house, sell

(tynana) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:40:04 PST

My 80 year mom has been living with DH and I for close to a year now. She is not ever going to be able to go back to her home. I have talked it over with her and we are now in the process of trying to sell her house. It is 54 years old and is in need of some cosmetic work on the...

What should he have done?

(tynana) — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:18:54 PST

My DH has a childhood friend that we see every three our four years. This friend has lots of issues with (past) addictions. He called my DH last night and said he had been hurt and could DH loan him about $10.00. This is the first time he ever asked for any money. DH went by the...

You might be surprised

(tynana) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:32:32 PST

You just never know where and when you will find something where you least expect it. My six year old grandson wanted to visit a museum and there are none in our city so I told him I would take him to a "museum" like place. It was a antique/flea market. Well, he did enjoy himself...

What do you think

(tynana) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:40:09 PST

on February 8th I purchased a container of tomatoes at a Sam's Warehouse Club near my home. When I went to use the tomatoes two days later they were all covered with mold. I did not want to take the rotted tomatoes back to the store with me so I took them out of the container, took...

Shopping without spending - a first for me

(tynana) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:52:58 PST

Today, I returned a couple of items to TJ Maxx and Hobby Lobby. These were home items that I had changed my mind about. Normally when I go to return something, I end up buying something else. Today, thank goodness, I spent time browsing, picked up a couple of things but put them...

Penneys from Heaven - not actually

(tynana) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:50:11 PST

Today was one of those days. One of the caregivers for my mom gave me four dollars from some items she had bought at a yard sale almost four months ago. I had forgot it. How nice that she remembered. Finally sold my mother's car for $300.00. It was a 1988 Oldsmobile that got her...

Unplanned Spending

(tynana) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:45:00 PST

I thought I would start the New Year out by not spending any money but that was not the case. However, not all spending is bad. Dillards had a hugh sale and I got a pair of high heel shoes for $23.70 the great thing about these shoes as they are great quality, originally cost $100.00...

Return policies not all bad

(tynana) — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:33:24 PST

Today I gathered up all the items from Christmas that did not fit or were unwanted and took them back to Wal-mart. The store was able to put $107.00 on a store gift card which was fine with me as Wal-mart is where we buy our groceries and gasoline so the card will get used. It was...

I guit my job to take care of mom

(tynana) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:52:00 PST

I was a hard decision but one I felt I had to make. My mother had a stroke January 2008. She spent three weeks in a rehab facility and then was moved to a nursing home where her Medicare would pay for 110 days of additional rehab. The nursing facility was less than one mile from...

Celery and ranch dressing

(tynana) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:45:00 PST

What a strange title for a savings blog. This is more of a what is really important entry. My darling mom is trying to recover from a stroke which will be one week tomorrow. She had moved from her home of 54 years to an apartment the end of November in order to be closer to my 100...

Tracking my spending

(tynana) — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:24:52 PST

My plan this year is to track every dime that I spend. In the past, I always felt that I had a good understanding of where our money was going. Eating out was Killng us financially and health wise. I did eat out today with a very good friend that I was unable to dine with during...

Making a list and checking it twice

(tynana) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:18:58 PST

I know the title may be a bit misleading but the list I am making and checking twice is not a Christmas but my list of things to change for the New Year. In the past I have talked about changes I was going to make but I never really made a plan for the changes I wanted to make. Now,...

Suicide because of debt

(tynana) — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:47:46 PST

A call from sil two days ago and brother is dead. He shot himself in the garage of his home. He left behind a loving wife, 10 year old step daughter that was crazy about him, two 20 something daughters and three precious granddaughters. You may wonder how this belongs on a financial...

How necessary is some spending

(tynana) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:28:26 PST

Just returned from the grocery store. DH wanted to go with me so even with a list I still spend more when he is with me. Today we bought a Batman movie that he was going to pay for with some birthday money he was given. At the check out he put it with all the other items....What's...

What do you do for yourself

(tynana) — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:50:54 PST

It seems like I have no problem making clothing purchases or things for the home but recently and good friend and neighbor convinced me that I needed to do something just for me. My choice has been to have my hair done every six weeks this cost around $80.00 each time but does make...