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Originally Posted by
cwilli26
None of these things really turned out to be a benefit quite honestly, but I donate just to make sure the forums continue because I like what goes on here for the most part.
I like most of what goes on here too, not all of course. But it would make me nervous if I were on a site where I liked everything. (Well, unless it were strictly dedicated to chocolate.)
Originally Posted by
lexnaturalis
I'll be working up a more formal post later, but here are the rough details:
We currently have $217.60 cash on hand.
Our monthly expenses are ~$49.99/mo. Some months are more because of various annual fees. So we have about 4 months of operating cash right now.
We'll open up donations soon, I think, I just need to handle some logistics stuff.
Lex, thanks for the numbers. (I like numbers.) But in this case, I don't know the implication of the numbers.
It does seem to me that maintaining a year of expenses all the time would be the most secure and allow for the most flexibility on the part of Greebo and/or those who are helping keep the operation going. If there were always a year of expenses in the bank/on the books that covers about 12 months of regular expenses, or, for example, equipment or software upgrades plus less than 12 months of expenses (at which point - let us know so we can replenish!) But I wouldn't object to a year of expenses at all times plus a reserve for equipment or software upgrades. At least that's my input FWIW.
Anyway - let us know.
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BS3 - Done - 5/2017 ($150,000). Now filling sinking funds (car replacement, roof, etc.)
BS4 - Social security (since 6/2016), pension & 457b on retirement. After tax investing - I wish I had.
BS6 - In apt & working in one state, paid off house (7/1/15) in another - DDs house sitting (yes it is a good idea)
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I would be happy to make a donation as well.
The best things in life are not things.
Don't invest more in someones situation than they are.
Persistence, not perfection, wins the race.
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Getting debt free
I'm in. Last time I was late and they'd already stopped accepting money because we more than enough donations. This time I want to be at the front of the line.
Mortgage $0.00
Moving to BS3. My car loan is at 2.25%, and my high-yield savings account pays 5.15% It doesn't make sense to pay off the car early.
BS3: $8274
BS2: Car loan $7244.16/$17,724.29
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Originally Posted by
1Maryann
I'm in. Last time I was late and they'd already stopped accepting money because we more than enough donations. This time I want to be at the front of the line.
Me, too.
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I'll be working up a more formal post later, but here are the rough details:
We currently have $217.60 cash on hand.
Our monthly expenses are ~$49.99/mo. Some months are more because of various annual fees. So we have about 4 months of operating cash right now.
We'll open up donations soon, I think, I just need to handle some logistics stuff.
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Getting debt free
Originally Posted by
lexnaturalis
I'll be working up a more formal post later, but here are the rough details:
We currently have $217.60 cash on hand.
Our monthly expenses are ~$49.99/mo. Some months are more because of various annual fees. So we have about 4 months of operating cash right now.
We'll open up donations soon, I think, I just need to handle some logistics stuff.
Notice how no one paid attention to you? They just started giving.
Thanks for all you do, Lex. (And the other mods, and of course Greebo, the MIA.)
DFF means a lot to me. Happy New Year to all of us.
Sometimes you just have to do what feels right with your money instead of what is "optimal". Too many focus on optimal outcomes, when good enough is good enough. (Thanks to Retired @ 50)
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I just stumped up for a year’s membership, so there is another month paid for
If I were asleep
I could dream
If I were afraid
I could hide
If I go insane
Please don't put your wires in my brain
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Getting debt free
Originally Posted by
Thomas.
I just stumped up for a year’s membership, so there is another month paid for
Ditto
Mortgage $0.00
Moving to BS3. My car loan is at 2.25%, and my high-yield savings account pays 5.15% It doesn't make sense to pay off the car early.
BS3: $8274
BS2: Car loan $7244.16/$17,724.29
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Chasing the cheetah
Link for donation? Reading more thoroughly is good. LOL
"Far away, there, in the sunshine, are my brightest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead."
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BS7 reached in 2022