2006.02.25
Outright Ownership
The place I work gives out year end bonuses. This is a new and original thing for me; I’ve never worked anywhere that gave bonuses to “normal” workers (only sales people, who are generally overpaid already in my opinion). Hmm… I guess that’s not strictly true; my uncle would have paid a bonus if I worked there full time.
Anyways, the bonus was enough that I could pay off the loan on my car. Sweet! Now I can use that monthly payment to do a number of things, like *save* some of it, pay off the credit card (thankfully not out of control!) and stress less about money.
I think the car, an ‘98 Subaru, is the most expensive thing I’ve ever purchased. The next goal will have to be a house. I’m a ways away from that, but it is a goal and great incentive to start saving more.
Wow. I own my car outright. Another thing I never thought about and certainly never expected. Does this mean I’m growing up?
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3 Responses to “Outright Ownership”
- fatback says (February 25th, 2006 at 22:16:54 )
no, your not growing up your just growing old…. ;}
- DAVE says (February 25th, 2006 at 22:30:04 )
Doug,
I like the candid Tahoe ‘06 pics. Looks like you know a troop of sharp folks.
Did the Subaru get a little DIRTY? Shame. Shame.
You may live to regret that I ever had so much time on my hands with which to stumble across your site while perusing my girl’s site. (Name of girl left out intentionally…eavesdropers, etc.)
Dave A.
- douglas says (February 26th, 2006 at 01:35:01 )
Yeah, the car got dirty. I might take it out for a wash sometime in the coming days but you know me; I’m not too stressed about the dirt!
