Debt $ense

I just went into my bank account online to see how tight my cash flow was going to be this month. I thought I would have to skip a weekly CC payment to cover some of my extra expenses because of the dental bills and some other unexpected costs, but it looks like I’ll make it through with exactly enough. I have $53 and change in my account now, and I’ll have $53 and change at the end of the month. I won’t put any money in my pinch-point account, but I’d rather do that then skip a CC payment, at least short-term.

My next dentist appointment is May 30, so I have a little bit of wiggle room on that. June’s also going to be tight, but I can make it work. My birthday’s the end of this month, and one family member usually includes a dollar for every year, so that gives me a little extra cash.

My other goal is to save enough from my weekly spending money to still put at least $75 toward an extra CC payment at the end of the month. I’ve got $32 already, plus what’s in my change jar at home (probably $15-$20). I’m also hoping to get the prize at work, though I might have to split it with the photographer. (Half of $50 is better than all of nothing, and with his help, I think it could be really cool.) I’m also going to check out the consignment stores nearby this weekend when I’m up that way at the book fair and see if I can convert some of my old clothes (some even with tags) into cash by the end of the month.

I’m also planning to stash at least $30 for running sneakers out of the next two paychecks. That gets me halfway there, plus I asked for a gift card to the store for my birthday.