I have a new obsession. Saving money. I even opened up a savings account today. The bank told me I’d have to keep a $300 minimum balance. Then they said they’d waive the monthly fee for 6 months. Thank g-d.
It’s hard to save when I have no money coming in the door. Well, very little. One freelance job every 7 months isn’t gonna cut it.
But I’m getting resourceful about my new miserly ways.
I am obsessively selling off things in my closet on ebay (want my old shoes?!). And I’m vowing that every cent I make from every lame psuedo-work endeavor I will put in my savings account. I gotta get to $300.
Also, my husband just gave me all of his leftover change from work which I quickly took to the local Jewel and cashed out to the tune of $150! There’s something really cathartic about hearing those coins go plink to the bottom of the Coinstar machine.
There are many things I could have done with that $150, but I’m being good. So after I left Jewel I went straight to the salon to get my nails done. I didn’t say I was perfect.
I’m also obsessively rearranging things in my house since I can’t buy anything new. You have no idea how good it feels to switch the living room lamps with the family room lamps. I was so excited I forgot to take a before and after photo.
I gotta get a life. Or a real job.
Or you could do me a favor and buy my shoes for a lot of money.
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lol. you’re doing great
actually, you can make a pretty penny off of ebay.
Your bank charges you fees for a savings account? That’s nuts. You should look into a savings account at ingdirect.com. It’s an internet-only bank so you’re not tempted to withdraw the money on a whim. And they pay slightly higher rates than traditional banks anyway.
Good luck with the saving!
I am spending my weekend totally rearranging all the furniture in my house for a new look as well. Although, I’m in denial this saved money since I just spent $200 on a chair for the new “playroom” I have created b/c it was from IKEA and we all know IKEA doesn’t count as a “real” furniture purchase, right? Right?
What a good idea, selling your style! I needed some new frugalista inspiration…
Ugh, if only you were a 9!
Steph
that is brilliant Sarah! I hadn’t thought of it, but I like it…