Tag Archives: finances

Windfall

Honesty is not something generally expected of the Federal Government. So imagine my surprise (and joy) when I received a notification from the Social Security Administration that they had made an error in initially calculating my benefits and that a … Continue reading

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Knuckle-Down Time

Yes, that’s a fistful of dollars – but please note that they are all singles! The plumber has returned and resolved the issue of the leaky new kitchen sink.  The fence installation begins next week (yay!).  The expensive major household … Continue reading

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Winter Just Got A Little Warmer

Sometimes using that credit card is a good thing. You’ll all recall my post about the fence contractor who absconded with my $2900 down payment (if you didn’t read it, click here).  You will also recall my relief when I … Continue reading

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Tip-Toeing Back Into the Financial World

Originally posted on Cordelia's Mom, Still:
It was nearly a year ago that I wrote my post, “Arising From the Ashes of Credit Card Debt.” Sure, within a couple of years of declaring bankruptcy, I was able to get a…

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