Blogging Away Debt

After thinking it over, our car went back to our regular mechanic to get it diagnosed and fixed. It went in at 10am and my tummy has been upset ever since. After fearing the worst for hours, I heard from his shop around 5pm and are you ready for how much it cost? You really ready?

$59.00 (includes an oil change)

The diagnosis?

I can’t even believe I am going to admit this – but…the gas cap wasn’t tight enough. Yup, that’s what caused my check engine light to come on.

Lesson learned – make sure you tighten your gas cap!! 🙂

Net Worth as of 4/30/06: $-52,015

by Tricia

NOTE: Since originally publishing this post, I had to update my net worth. Something I thought was a loan (and I paid) ended up being a gift. For the new net worth as of 4/30/06, please see my post here. Thanks 🙂

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Wow, April was a great month and my Net Worth increased to $-52,015. Most of that is due to my tax refunds and using it all towards debt. It is getting so close to being only 50 grand in the hole. I love that little graphic from networthiq.com. It is such a “mood-booster” seeing that line shoot up.

As I mentioned a few days ago, I had a sizable loan reappear that I had forgotten about. I’d be lieing if I said I wasn’t a little bummed about that. I really was looking forward to paying off more of my debt with that money. But, now all personal loans from family have been paid off and all concentration will be on the credit cards.

I did have my reports ready a few days ago to update in My Progress to Date post but then that family loan reappeared. I am hoping to get new reports ready this evening. Stay tuned 🙂

Blogging Away Debt Our Journeys to a Debt-Free Life

Mechanic Update and a Lesson Learned

Net Worth as of 4/30/06: $-52,015