My tax refund arrived yesterday and it's already gone. But I'm very satisfied with its disposition … and with myself.
35% My mom’s supplemental Medicare insurance
25% Extra mortgage payment
5% Savings Bonds for my niece and nephew, who would rather have the cash
5% Add to my household “emergency” fund, just in case the condo board hits us with a special assessment
30% MY VACATION! All fiscal responsibility/no play makes me a dull Gal. And besides, it will make next month's Spa Sabbatical (complete with manicure, pedicure, massages, hydrotherapy, facial and makeup makeover) even more relaxing if I know I can afford it.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
Awesome use of your refund! Spa... ahhhhh!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! We haven't even made our annual trip to the H & R Block office yet!
ReplyDeleteYay for you! That's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic! :)
ReplyDelete"Hello, gorgeous." On of my favorite lines from one of my favorite movies.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the cash. Drinks are on you!
Hmm, maybe I should think about doing our taxes
ReplyDeleteUgh, I'm still waiting on mine to arrive -- I have my new furniture already picked out!! (They can all thank me for helping to "boost" the economy, ha!)
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