I received a $215.34 rebate check from American Express (Costco).

I am going to put the entire amount into a savings account, as I promised myself.

Compare to my last year’s check ($170.63) I received $44.61 more this year.

But I am not too happy about this. I have a problem with this big check.

Every year, I promise myself that I would spend less money. But my rebate check shows I spent more money last year.

I am a grown man who doesn’t own a house. I really need to get my priority straight and spend less. I must try harder.