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Debt Management and Prioritized Spending

August 14, 2024 This week has been about accountability and goal-setting around debt management. I expect to have several things paid off in the coming days. I hope this will boost the amount that I can contribute to my savings. I am negotiating contracts for the upcoming year. This is a process and a bit stressful sometimes. However, it looks good regarding options to continue to manage debt and increase savings.This past Thursday was Brielle's birthday. She shared time with a friend, and we had our first visit to the state fair. We had a blast. We set limits on ride tickets and food purchases, and a friend gifted her entrance tickets and food vouchers. We definitely saved a lot of money this way. She has a few items on her list that she wanted: a Build-A-Bear and a new doll. So, I guess we are still celebrating.I have a carpet replacement project happening in the coming days. The insurance pays everything beyond the deductible, but this is money I wish I could contribute to debt reduction. I should receive a refund at some point, but it is the principal. You might also be interested in I’m focusing on financial clarity and intentionality as the week kicks off. Setting financial goals has been a grounding practice for me. This week... Everything is going well! For some reason, I thought the end of December was the end of the program. Nonetheless, I've gotten my credit card payments back... This has been a trying experience, but I have direction for moving forward. I really appreciate Marco making time to meet and being flexible... This week has been great overall. I'm getting closer to receiving payment for work that I've completed this year! I'm so very happy that things are finally... We're back from Ohio, and it was such a great time. Brielle learned to play checkers and received her holiday money from my uncle. Travel costs were $83... Surgery is done and went quite well. I am home. I am a little sore, but I am doing great... I'm preparing for a procedure on Thursday. We only ate out twice last week! Yippee! I'm really trying to improve our meal planning given the status of... Surgery prep: This week I'm preparing for surgery next week if all the conditions are right. I'll be resting for a few days after and then gradually begin... This week has been okay. Credit card debt and medical bills are my current focus. I think I could continue to monitor the amount that we spend on eating...