Why do all the "necessary" expences happen at once!!! - Page 2

jacaminsmommy · 02-09-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mommaof31isdsd

Get AAA. It's less than 100 each year. 100 mile tows, lock out jump starts!! (gold is 100 the reg is 60 but 3 mile tow vs 100)

I was just going to suggest the same thing! We have more than got our money's worth out of it! You also can get discounts at certain stores and can do vacation planning.

Shannon/Bryce · 02-09-2007, 04:41 PM

I don't know if this would help you but we use a Mac too and there is a program called Virtual PC that lets you run Windows based software on your computer.... it might be worth checking out!

Kathryn- My husband would say "good for you! "--- he is a total mac snob!

Happymom · 02-09-2007, 05:43 PM

We have virtual windows, but they are telling me it won't work! My husband is a total Mac snob too!!! That is all we have ever had!! He is not too happy about getting an IBM compatible!!!

Kim · 02-09-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Happymom

We have virtual windows, but they are telling me it won't work! My husband is a total Mac snob too!!! That is all we have ever had!! He is not too happy about getting an IBM compatible!!!

Yes - it's my theory that stuff like that happens in threes (just like bad luck). Are you going to work for Young America? Just curious. JulieinMn works for them too.

Happymom · 02-09-2007, 07:26 PM

Yeah, I am working for Young America. I have done it before. I quit last July when they started phasing out the checking jobs (no computer required!) I was already working 2 other jobs at the time. Right now, I just need something really flexible to work around my kids' schedules so it seems to be the best choice right now.

boys everywhere · 02-09-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Midwest Mom

I have been feeling the same way lately. My husbands work car broke down, so he had to have it towed ($50) and come to find out, it needs a new engine. Well, instead of fixing we decided to get me a new used van, so we had to take out a loan and will be paying sales tax and registration this month (around $600). Then I locked my keys in the van yesterday and had to call a locksmith ($45). We also have my dd's 1st birthday in a week, so that will be a little money for a gift and party. It is always something!

Have you checked into getting "towing" added to your car insurance? Where I live it costs about $24 a year!!!! I figure that if I need to be towed once ($55), it has more than paid for itself (you can also use them for changing tires, and maybe even getting your keys out of your locked car)....the ONLY down side is that I have to pay for the tow truck on the spot and then bring the paid receipt to the insurance office to be reimbursed.