Today was no spender number 11 for the month. And today I had my annual review. I did really well & I"m receiving a 6.2% raise. I've already set my 401k withholdings to add 3%. Normally, I'd do the whole amount, but my monthly budget needs to be redone & I have wanted a bit more wiggle room for unusual catagories (hoa fee, sewer bill, ect). If I find that I have more than I need, I'll up my 401k contribution in the next paycheck.
But I am VERY happy with my raise. It was pretty much top tier for my department.
On a frugal note, I've had the A/C off since Friday with no problems. Its been very windy lately, so the house has been pretty cool.
Raise !
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Finding other ways to save like calling your gas company to lock in the rate in the fall to get you through till spring.
Find a cheaper phone company, I always called around. Right now for long distance on a land line I pay less then .5 a minute.
Using websites like refundsweepers.com to find savings. The coupon and bargains forums are very helpful. Look for coupon codes when shopping online. There are so many ways to save and of course we all know of the very many ways to spend!!!