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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 7:17 pm Subject: Payday Crud - had to go see them today

Unfortunately I had to go to check n go and California Check Cashing today...My bank wont put my funds back in my account for a few days and I sent bills off already...geeze i need to start saving for things like this!

Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 7:36 pm Subject:

Me too! I got in trouble and now I cant see my way out of it! Even though I got control over my finances again I still cant make it paycheck to paycheck

Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 7:37 pm Subject:

thats so weird neither can I!

Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:28 pm Subject:

California Check Cashing was pretty reasonable with me. They dealt with Langhorne and are my first PDL that they settled. You have to deal with their corporate offices. I sent payment directly to them--I guess you could do it in the stores, but I felt it would be too tempting.

Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:41 am Subject:

Feel your pain guys, I live in a two income household and live that way from my own overspending habits, I have been getting better. Just when I think I am doing real good, taxes or something comes in, it is so frustrating. Right now it is back taxes and credit card lawsuits to worry about. Hate to wish my life away, but wish it was like a year from now, LOL.

Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 3:43 am Subject:

Leah,
How is things going? I have been away or not so up on everything, sorry. When are you due? do you know what you are having? any names picked out yet?

Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:20 am Subject:

Words from someone who knows... It is very hard to gain control but getting rid of PDL's is the best way to start. I guess check cashing is better. Do a few simple things.. limited going out to eat, take your lunch to work (saves $ on gass), shop thrift stores and sales racks. It does make a difference. YOU CAN DO IT... I DID.

Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:18 am Subject:

Its the gas, it sucks! Might start walking to work lol be cheaper.

Guest · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:51 am Subject:

I'm cutting back on expenses too. I dont subscribe to cable (havent in about a year!) which is one less bill to pay, and I'm fine with only being able to watch 4 stations (as long as I can see LOST, some Friends/Seinfeld re-runs and get the news!). I also have been bringing my lunch to work and trying to make dinner at home (its boring to cook for just yourself though!)..Ive noticed this saves a lot..I figured I was probably spending close to $75 on food just for myself by eating out every week. Spending $25 on sandwhich supplies and some easy meals for dinner is proving to be a much better choice Wink

Guest · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:52 am Subject:

Hey with all that money your saving you can put it to use for somthing good Very Happy

Guest · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 11:57 am Subject:

and i keep saying im getting a bike to cut down on gas (i'm a big believer in fuel alternatives and the other obvious benefits of not driving) but due to pdl's eating me up, i haven't been able to afford a bike ! Confused