Just curious, what is everyone doing with the money they are saving but not buying smokes? I figured I was spending about 140.00 average a month so what I am going to do is put an additional $50.00 a month in my daughters college fund and put an additional 100.00 a month into a non-retirement mutual fund I have started for "emergency savings". I know it sounds pretty boring but I figured I better start saving for a rainy day because if it started raining tomorrow I would not have a boat yet alone a paddle to save me, LOL.
My car will be paid off in 2 months so I figured I could use that money to treat myself to some nice things for my reward of not smoking.
Almost done with day 4 YAHOO and still going strong
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Almost done with day 4 YAHOO and still going strong
Congrats on the 4 days freeforme, that is awesome!! I haven't thought what I'll do with the extra $120 - $150 a month; retirement would be a good place now that I might make it there since I quit smoking!!
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Aloha Everyone! I just made 1 month today...yipee!!! So far, I saved approximately $73 (I smoked about half a pack a day). I've been buying me little treats, like lunch or a sweet dessert. I noticed that I have a little bit of money left before my pay day, which is always good. I guess I'll use the rest just to pay down my debt.
Question....how are people saving their money? In a jar, or just go by a quit counter that displays the money you have saved? I'm just going by my quit counter. Any suggestions would be great.
Wailana - Free and Healing for One Month, 10 Hours and 56 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 23 Hours, by avoiding the use of 285 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $73.79.
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I am just going by the quit meter, but I also know that I was spending approximately 7.00 per day on the average because on the weekends I smoke more if I was drinking. That is why I am putting my in savings, otherwise I don't think I would see the money I am saving. I will get the money taken directly out of my checking account every month, otherwise I am not disiplined enough to put it back on my own.
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I am saving about $100/month. As long as I don't keep treating myself, I hopefully can save up to pay for projects around the house. I am getting a massage next Tue on my 3 week quit anniversary. I really need to stop shopping - but it has been great therapy!
deb
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I sort of have 2 methods to my madness: 1. Right now I’m saving about $50/month ($150 cigs. Vs. $100 for Chantix) so have been treating myself to small things (scratch ticket) about once a week.
Once I’m done with the Chantix, I plan on opening a separate bank account and that $/account will be for Xmas shopping so I won’t keep using the damned credit cards!
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My quit date is 3-11-07 and what I plan to do with the money I save from not smoking is spend some on it on Interior Design studies (books, paints (wee have to various paint techniques in our studying), etc) and work on the house little by little as money is saved to do so.
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Good idea Paula,
You know I am emberrased to say, but I "charged" my cigerattes. I used to pay off this one credit card every month (You can already see where I am going with this) well, when gas started getting so expensive ( I would charge my gas too) and my electric bill last summer starting running me on average 400-500 a month, I could no longer afford to pay off that credit card each month. I now have LOTS of debt on that card and the sad thing is I am now paying intereset on my cigerattes Credit Cards in my eyes are the second evil in my life, Cigerattes first, credit cards second. Good Point though, I did not think that I will still be spending the 100+ on the Chantix so I may have to hold off putting my money in my investments for a couple of more months, but that's okay
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Good idea Paula,
You know I am emberrased to say, but I "charged" my cigerattes. I used to pay off this one credit card every month (You can already see where I am going with this) well, when gas started getting so expensive ( I would charge my gas too) and my electric bill last summer starting running me on average 400-500 a month, I could no longer afford to pay off that credit card each month. I now have LOTS of debt on that card and the sad thing is I am now paying intereset on my cigerattes Credit Cards in my eyes are the second evil in my life, Cigerattes first, credit cards second. Good Point though, I did not think that I will still be spending the 100+ on the Chantix so I may have to hold off putting my money in my investments for a couple of more months, but that's okay
You are so right===credit cards are definitely EVIL, almost as bad as the nicodemon! I was completely debt free after my divorce and now find myself right back to square 1. I swear this time when they're gone, I'm done! You know that even $0 open cards affect your score? Anyway so I called 3 store cards to have them 'close' the account plus one MAJOR card that I paid off with my tax refund and what do I get: a hard time. Can you believe it? They're going on and on of 'why' and "why they are so great". Oh boy could I go on and on! But at least we're healthier debt holders!
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I have a grandaughter starting college in the fall. I'm giving my money to her. She'll need it. By the way, if ya'll will let me brag a little bit. She graduates high school in May. There are 291 in her class. She is graduating 14th out of 291. We are so proud of her!! So she deserves this money!! She's worked very hard all through high school. She is on the color guard team, the band, the student council, and she works after school!!
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There are 291 in her class. She is graduating 14th out of 291. We are so proud of her!!
Memaw, I would be surprised if any child/grandchild of yours was not very smart and did not have the "smarts" about them. You are a very intelligent lady who can teach what she knows to children, grandchildren and even us quitters.
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I'm afraid I'm not very practical like the rest of you. I've been feeding my other addiction... buying all kinds of plants and seeds and other gardening stuff that I don't need.
Btw, Congratulations to your granddaughter, Memaw!!
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Hi everyone.... I've made my appointment for a sweedish massage for my one month quit date! I cant wait, I may not do it every month..... but I am going to do it every so often, maybe every 3-6 months!! Thats a great reward and definately something to look forward to.
mary
I have been quit for 1 Month, 4 Days, 1 hour, 11 minutes and 34 seconds (32 days). I have saved $132.19 by not smoking 480 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Day and 16 hours of my life. My Quit Date: 2/6/2007 5:15 PM
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I think as long as your spening you money on anything EXCEPT for cigerattes, it's OKAY)) I am going to spend some money on gardening things too. First on my list: ChemLawn, can't handle the weeds anymore
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I think as long as your spening you money on anything EXCEPT for cigerattes, it's OKAY)) I am going to spend some money on gardening things too. First on my list: ChemLawn, can't handle the weeds anymore
Oh, I like the way you think, Freeforme. You're right, as long as it's not being spent on those nasty cigs. Btw, nice to see another Texan on here.
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I know, seems everyone is from FL. Where in TX do you live? Well, almost to the end of day 6. Each day gets easier but the weather was so nice outside today. BUT when it's 110 outside, guess what???????????? We WON'T be outside sweating our butts out just to get our smoke in, YEAH
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Credit Cards in my eyes are the second evil in my life, Cigerattes first, credit cards second. Good Point though, I did not think that I will still be spending the 100+ on the Chantix so I may have to hold off putting my money in my investments for a couple of more months, but that's okay
