DH gets paid every two weeks, and he writes a check to me every other paycheck, to cover bills. The 401k deductions have started, and that means $150 less in the check I get each month. So now we learn to get by on $150 less per month. Not the end of the world, and it's nice to be saving for retirement.
We've decided to tap into our medical reimbursement funds about once every three months or so. It will be nice to get that money back. Even though it is coming out of DH's paychecks, it will feel like "found" money as we are not including it in our budget as income.
I think I'll be able to borrow some ski bibs and snow boots for DD for when we go skiing next month. (DH's company subsidizes a trip for employees.) We'll get her a jacket using DH's discount. She already has fleece mittens, fleece and knit hats and clothes that will layer well. DH and I need to try on our gear and make sure things still fit and don't need any repairs. It's been ten years since I've skiied! I'm looking forward to getting out there again.
401k has started
February 13th, 2005 at 12:05 am