Mountainmist is correct the furnace could have gone in January when it was -40. I should be grateful.
The furnace is fixed and it cost 408. The estimate was right on the nose. However now my September budget doesn't balance. I suppose I'll figure it out. I am deterined no more debt.
I am still paying off studet loans at 9%. I already consolidated them once to lower the interest rate from 15% so I am stuck with this interest rate. However they will get paid off eventually. I am trying to think happy thoughts. The house is warm which is nice. I've been going form a fairly cold house to work which was badly overheated. The temperature at work was often over 95 degrees. No kidding. I have been battling a nasty virus and the temperature extremes haven't helped.
Oh well, everything will work out. I am convinced of it.
Furnace Update
September 30th, 2006 at 05:24 am
September 30th, 2006 at 05:47 am 1159591646
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September 30th, 2006 at 11:02 pm 1159653764
Tempature at work can be a problem especially in buildings where the windows don't open. They are alsp breeding grounds for cold and flu!
You'll find that budgets often get out of whack by surprises. As your financial situation improves you'll start an emergency fund for just such instances! Keep up the good work you are getting there!