Costco coupons for March 2010 are here.
I see some stuff to buy (Beef Jerky, Kashi Cereal, Jarlsberg Cheese, vitamins, etc…)
Costco coupons for March 2010 are here.
I see some stuff to buy (Beef Jerky, Kashi Cereal, Jarlsberg Cheese, vitamins, etc…)
I have three savings accounts including Ing Direct & Emigrant Direct.
Ing Direct & Emigrant Direct are known for their high-interest rate. But, with today’s economy, their current interest rate is 1.1%. This is still a lot better than the 0.5% you can get from your local banks.
I just noticed that Capital One has a savings account only for Costco members. And the interest rate is even better at 1.5%.
I should move all my money to Capital One ASAP. They will even pay me $20.00 for opening an account.
*You have to keep a minimum balance of $5k. I have no problem there.
** I hope the interest rate will go up soon. I miss the day when I used to earn 2.5 – 3% interest.
My shopping story is boring, now that I keep trying harder to save even more money.
I set my goal to save money like crazy. And that’s exactly what I’m doing… like crazy.
In February, I transferred 66% of all my take-home paycheck to a savings account.
I haven’t established a stable pattern of saving money, so I am not sure how this will affect my finance next month.
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I have a huge craving for salty chips, especially for Doritos. I had this craving for over 2 weeks now.
This morning, I was THIS CLOSE to picking up a bag of Doritos at Costco. I wanted to buy a brand new coffee maker as well ($49.00).
But I didn’t buy any of those. I bought what was absolutely needed (also healthy for me).
I try…
* 7th Costco Shopping this year, 4th time this month.
Boring.. Nothing special today.
On December 25, 2009, I woke up at 6 am and went to the public laundry room at my APT. We have 3 washers and 3 driers there. There, I put quarters on all the machines. And I left a Christmas card. So, the first person to use the laundry room on Christmas day would get a wash and dry on me.
That card in the picture was from Costco.
A week went by. And it was my turn to use the laundry room. And I saw this note.
I felt very good. This happy feeling was definitely worth of money. Actually, I spent so little money to have this much satisfaction.
I didn’t even know who wrote that note, but that was the point, doing something to people I don’t even know…
I don’t think the other person knew me as well. I didn’t give my APT number on the Christmas card.
Here are 3 more signs
* I thought I would grow old to appreciate classical music. But, no. I still hate classical music.
* 6th Costco Shopping this year, 3rd time this month.
I bought things that are absolutely needed. I am spending less money this year.
At the checkout, I handed in my rebate check. They gave me a $91.34 change in cash.
