Expensive month

[Blueyes]

Excuse me ladies....it was on her list of the things she wanted, LOL!!!! I was just trying to look out for her because I just HATE for anybody to go without a new purse

[gja1000]

Me too, Betsi!!! I LOVE purses - even more than shoes. My purse has to be EXACTLY the right one.

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by Blueyes

Excuse me ladies....it was on her list of the things she wanted, LOL!!!! I was just trying to look out for her because I just HATE for anybody to go without a new purse

Sorry, Betsi, we didn't catch that!!! Yes, this is one old priority item that you should still try to fit into the budget.

Know what you mean about not wanting to be rich. Me neither!! Too much money carries too much responsibility and too many worries about investments. Just enough to be comfortable and not stress over ordinary bills with just enough left over for some new jeans and a new purse now and then with some savings in the bank as a buffer is exactly the right amount.

[Janet]

Well....I'd like to be rich.....at least for 6 months. Just long enough to get what I need (and maybe a few things I want), pay it all off and then be able to keep normal bills paid.

[judy]

I can't believe I haven't had time to come here for so many days!!!

But...the car passed inspection

Now it's only the floor, and I will need another car sometime before next summer.
I have to save up, but I don't know how much yet. I don't know what I want. It is going to be a used car for sure though. I only had one new car, and my father bought me that. I prefer an older car because there is no collision insurance necessary, I don't freak out about the first ding/dent, can park it anywhere, and don't worry that it will be stolen.

You know I will get that black bag!!! And, you are right Diana....I do use a red patent leather shoulder bag in the winter. I need a black one too though.

[gja1000]

Judy, a few years ago a friend of mine researched the best used cars - and found that Acura's were the best. I don't know if that is still true or not, but I'm sure there is a process to find out the best ones now. I bet you know it too!! I just hate to buy cars!!! I really dislike the whole sales process.

[judy]

I usually get the Consumers Digest used cars book. I decide how much I want to spend, and then look up their recommendations for that amount. This system has worked well for me.

I am used to looking for a sports car with a standard transmission. Now, I don't know what I want to get. I'm thinking of a (very) small SUV with 4 wheel drive. I would love a stick shift, but they are not easy to find anymore.

I had a mechanic in Brooklyn who would run potential cars through a diagnostic
test for me, and that also worked out very well. I have a decent mechanic up here. He doesn't have the diagnostic machine, but I think I can count on him.

[DianaB]

Sorry, Betsi. I didn't see that Judy had listed a "black" purse either. I'm very surprised because I don't picture Judy EVER carrying a simple black purse!!!!

Judy, you should check the Consumer's Digest for cars. My personal opinion is that Toyota cars are the best! They hold their value better than any other car as well. Also, I wouldn't be afraid to have one that was higher mileage. Dae Lynn had a Celica like yours and she went with a Toyota Avalon. She had to look far and wide to find one in her price range but she finally did. It's a simple looking car but the ride and all the accessories are wonderful!! I'm always amazed at how nice it is when I get to drive it!! You might want to check into one of them.