tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874719064634626617.post4724224834947756593..comments2023-08-03T11:14:39.792-04:00Comments on Keith Reed's Money Corner: What I spent on Christmas and why it won't matter next yearKeith T. Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096646974898360459noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874719064634626617.post-89426763734227845412009-01-01T09:52:00.000-05:002009-01-01T09:52:00.000-05:00We blew the bank I guess. Last year I spent $75.00...We blew the bank I guess. Last year I spent $75.00 on gifts. This year I spent $1400. We went to Universal Studios the week of Christmas. The tickets were $560. So that was the bulk of our expenses. On actual presents I spent about $400.SPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955812266218706685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874719064634626617.post-37163511547193824592008-12-30T21:42:00.000-05:002008-12-30T21:42:00.000-05:00I spent a little over $500 (almost 1/2 my budget f...I spent a little over $500 (almost 1/2 my budget from last year). All charged on a cash back credit card, but always pay in full when the statement closes.Single Mahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304629601616898196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874719064634626617.post-52066844078739848622008-12-30T13:21:00.000-05:002008-12-30T13:21:00.000-05:00I spent $82.00. This year I only bought gifts for ...I spent $82.00. This year I only bought gifts for the bare essentials. Sorry family and dear friends I will make it up to you on your birthday. <BR/>I was very strategic with my gift giving, I bought gifts for people who can significantly increase or improve the quality of my life:<BR/>1. Tipped the girl who washes my hair $20.00 (I usually do $40 but we are in a recession). She does a great job and I need to let her know she is appreciated. <BR/>2. I bought the lady who styles my hair a $30.00 shirt she liked (It retails for $69.00 but I got it on sale and used a coupon). <BR/>**My hair is very important to me I can't afford to upset my hairdressers. <BR/>3. I tipped my building super $20.00 (I usually do $40 but we are in a recession)... He always helps fix stuff around my apt. <BR/>**I don't want to piss him off either, if I ever scream help I gotta know he will come running. <BR/>4. I bought my friend’s mom a some roses (They were nice 2 dozen for $12 bucks can't beat that with a bat). I spent Christmas over there I could not go over empty handed<BR/>Yes I am divulging my cheapness but I am not going into anymore debt. My mantra is: <BR/>"Read my lips NO NEW DEBT, not this year not next year!"Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307707353610680912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874719064634626617.post-71820319293825564612008-12-30T12:55:00.000-05:002008-12-30T12:55:00.000-05:00I spend $58 on gifts. $8 on the boyfriend (Truck ...I spend $58 on gifts. $8 on the boyfriend (Truck Turner DVD...he loved it!), $50 on his parents (GC to Red Robin, they eat there like it's their JOB). It was my first holiday with both, so that's why I spent so much. My parents and I stopped gift-giving several years ago. It was mainly my idea because I figured I'm an adult and employed, I can buy what I want. Plus they are getting older and I'd rather they spend the money on themselves.<BR/><BR/>By the way: I spent my holiday in the lovely Cleveland area!Velvet Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14918734111188762591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-874719064634626617.post-29504116499705235962008-12-30T12:32:00.000-05:002008-12-30T12:32:00.000-05:00I certainly spent significantly less than my usual...I certainly spent significantly less than my usual.. however I still charged my gifts to my American Express. What can I say, I am a glutton for points... However, to my credit (no pun intended) I have the electronic payment setup to pay the balance in full! :-DButterrflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01617241178296196884noreply@blogger.com