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by Hope
The Amazon account has been closed.
The Frontier account has been closed.
Cash has been added to my Ally financial savings account.
And I used to be capable of pay a bit extra towards my college students mortgage this month.
Present Debt
Debt Description | October, 2023 Whole | Curiosity Charge | Minimal Fee | Present Whole | Payoff Date (is) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pupil Loans | $22,121 | 2.875% | $307 | $20,891 | |
CC – Apple** | $500 | $0 | Might, 2025 | ||
CC – Frontier | $3,857 | 29.99% | $0 | $0 | Might, 2025 – Closed |
Dad – New Furnace | $2,600 | 0% | $0 | $0 | Might, 2025 |
CC – USAA | $5,000 | 19.15% | $0 | $0 | Might, 2025 |
CC – Sam’s Membership | $0 | Might, 2025 (once more) | |||
CC – Amazon | $0 | Might, 2025 (once more) – Closed | |||
CC – Southwest | $0 | Might, 2025 | |||
Painter | $0 | Might, 2025 | |||
CC – AMEX | $894 | 29.24% | $0 | $0 | Mar, 2024 – Closed |
CC – Sams | $1,106 | 29.99% | $0 | $0 | April, 2024 |
Private Mortgage #1 | $2,500 | 0% | $0 | $0 | July, 2024 |
Private Mortgage #2 | $2,500 | 0% | $0 | $0 | August, 2024 |
CC – Wander | $1,630 | 29.24% | $0 | $0 | August, 2024 – Closed |
CC – Amazon | $1,497 | 29.99% | $0 | $0 | September, 2024 |
Whole | $44,206 | $307 | $20,891 |
Life Retains Life-ing
I notice I owe you a number of solutions, particularly on the cash from the home sale and the place all of it went. As quickly as I’ve a second to take a seat down and focus, I’ll get again to all that.
I’m again in Georgia for the foreseeable future. Flew on this previous weekend.
Magnificence and her fiance had been in a 4 Wheeler accident Saturday afternoon. Princess drove up and stayed along with her on the hospital till I may get right here. She was launched comparatively shortly with referrals to specialists. Now we have orthopedic consults this week for her damaged wrist and in addition for her leg, however uncertain of injury. We predict torn ligaments, nothing confirmed as damaged in preliminary xrays.
Her fiance broke his femur in two towards the pinnacle the place it rests within the hip joint. (Don’t get on to me, I don’t know physique components.) However he had surgical procedure yesterday the place they put in plates and pins. 6 months of therapeutic and PT earlier than they anticipate he can work once more.
It’s unhealthy. And they will want ALOT of assist. As soon as we work out the plan with Magnificence, I’ll make a plan to return to Texas, seize my automotive and canine and return to assist as wanted. That’s the plan as of now, it’s unfolding.
Financially
Fortunately, I had Delta airways credit score that was set to run out in simply a few months. I had been debating the right way to use it. Which is bizarre, as a result of me, if I’ve the means, I’m going someplace.
But it surely greater than lined my final minute a technique flight to GA. Leaving me with $171 in credit score nonetheless.
Princess picked me up on the airport. And I’m driving Magnificence’s automotive once I have to get out. I’ve spent some cash on groceries. However since I haven’t spent a lot in any respect whereas at my mother or father’s home the final 5 weeks, my $200/month-to-month finances is nicely stocked.
Taking part in the following a number of months as they arrive. I’ll stick with Princess and her fiance so long as they want me (after I return to TX and decide up my canine and automotive).

Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven enterprise supervisor who has spent practically twenty years serving to purchasers streamline their operations and develop their companies by means of undertaking administration, digital advertising and marketing, and tech experience. Not too long ago transitioning from her function as a single mother of 5 foster/adoptive kids to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and sensible challenges of redefining her life whereas sustaining her dedication to regain monetary management and get rid of debt.
Residing in a comfy small city in northeast Georgia along with her three canine, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the seaside. Although her youngsters at the moment are discovering their footing on this planet—pursuing training, careers, and independence—she stays deeply dedicated to supporting them on this subsequent chapter, at the same time as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since becoming a member of the Running a blog Away Debt neighborhood in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of monetary ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a transparent path forward, she’s able to deal with her funds with the identical ardour and perseverance that she’s dropped at her life and profession. By means of her writing, she continues to encourage others to confront their very own monetary challenges and attempt for a brighter future.