Little Rewards for Big Financial Steps…

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We paid off our credit card last week.

We’re still working on my husband’s truck loan and the student loan but we promised ourselves little rewards for each payoff. It’s a good way to stay motivated when finishing a long stretch before starting yet another long stretch.

Surprisingly, my husband suggested a night out (surprising because I expected him to suggest something more along the lines of a macho flat screen TV or a beefy new grill). We purchased tickets to see Spamalot at the Civic Theater downtown. The tickets were $17 each (we sit in the nosebleed seats) and with dinner, we’ll likely spend a total of $100.

We get a one night break and it’s off to frugality again.

Posted by Beks on August 31, 2009 at 5:00 AM in Confessions, Credit Cards, Keeping Motivated, Living Frugal, Spending Money | 10 Comments »
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PH responded:
Posted: August 31st, 2009 at 8:40 am
That’s great! Hope he enjoyed the humors of Monty Python. Great job on the big pay off! What’s next?
Marie responded:
Posted: August 31st, 2009 at 9:04 am
LOL!!! Ahhh. Don’t feel so bad! You truly deserved it!
claudia responded:
Posted: August 31st, 2009 at 12:30 pm
hmmm. You paid off your credit card and to celebrate you have an expensive night out? I think you need to change the mindset that you got a “one night break” from frugality.

There are other ways to celebrate that don’t involve spending muchos dineros. As with any “addiction,” it’ ain’t a good idea to celebrate your break from it by going back to it.
David@DINKS Finance responded:
Posted: August 31st, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Have fun! I would have chosen a beefy grill personally
Will responded:
Posted: August 31st, 2009 at 2:48 pm
CONGRATS!!!

It’s great to know people are able to surmount these obstacles that were self-created in the first place.

I’ve been making incremental progress over the last year.. with setbacks here and there.. but I can’t wait to see the day I plow through the remainder of my credit card debt.
donkee responded:
Posted: August 31st, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Great job!

I think a bit of a treat after a big milestone is well deserved. It does keep you motivated bf you have to hunker down for the long haul again.

Enjoy the play and dinner date!
SP responded:
Posted: August 31st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
That’s fantastic!! We are almost there too with the last credit card, and we can’t wait to celebrate! And then onto the boat loan
You guys are doing great!!
Nicole responded:
Posted: September 1st, 2009 at 12:16 am
Good idea! It is night to take a quick break from frugality:)

I hope it motivates and encourages you:) Way to go on the credit card debts disappearance!
Beks responded:
Posted: September 4th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
Claudia – I don’t think a $100 dinner/night on the town is out of line for a years worth of frugal spending. Everyone needs a break, otherwise, you set yourself up for failure.
John DeFlumeri Jr responded:
Posted: September 6th, 2009 at 1:04 am
Congratulations on your self control. Way to stick to your plans!

John DeFlumeri Jr Clearwater, Fla