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what to do with $300?

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NecessaryEvil

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That's roughly what I'm getting from tax refunds.

2 things hurt me this year.

1. the 1 paycheck I got from Warrensburg for $1000 did not have federal tax taken out on it. So, I had to pay about 15% on that.

2. I didn't reach the limit for deductions for my donation of my car to charity to apply. It seems that I simply didn't have enough debts on my shoulders to hit that mark. No mortgage. No student loans. Nothing. In my desire to pay everything off, I screwed this up. So, I basically gave it away for nothing. Needless to say, I'm going to laugh at all the charities that ask for my help from now on! (or until I reach that $800 blue book value I should have been able to get for it).

As it stands, I'm getting $45 back from Federal, and $32 from State.

My parents were able to put the car on their taxes, and get an additional 200 which they'll give me.

So, I have roughly 300 bucks to play with.

It's probably enough to make a car payment…but, I'm already going to be paying it off in April from how things look so far.

It's not enough to pay bills, or pay for a month's rent.

So…what suggestions do you have?

I don't have enough room in the fridge for all the Guinness it could buy (roughly 8 or 9 cases)….and I don't plan on drinking that much in 10 years' time, let alone before it reaches the point of bitter beer face.

And no, giving it to you isn't a viable option. Sorry.
 
Make the car payment. Use the April car payment to buy your hardware.
 
The April car payment, assuming that all goes as planned will be roughly $7000.

I'll pay it off in April as soon as I know I have my current job for at least 1 more year (contract job. yay.)


I hate debt.
 
no can do on the strippers.


have a girlfriend....that loves Quake 3. can't improve on that.
 
Why not save it? Someday in the future you may actually think of a logical use for the three hundred dollars, don't just blow it because you have it.
 
Plan B is to save it.

I'm just looking for possible Plan A's.
 
Well it does not look like you need any computer upgrades. I would just save it for a rainy day. How about a digital camera or a mini DV. Something to think about.
 
you have a pretty killer system. you could buy another gig of RAM?? not really necessary but it's bragging rights and that would be awesome to have 2GB!!:eek: maybe a good digi camera?? don't know what kinda case you have, but you could try your hand at building one from the ground up?? or maybe a WC setup if you don't have one
 
considering how many "need money now" threads in FS/FT i've seen from you, maybe you should just pocket it.
 
Originally posted by darktiger
Well it does not look like you need any computer upgrades. I would just save it for a rainy day. How about a digital camera or a mini DV. Something to think about.
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I second that...
 
Buy 300 pairs of socks. Put on new ones every morning and throw them away at the end of the day. If you step on a little water in the kitchen or something, just chuck them and grab a new pair. It's the first step on your way to living a life of gross excess!
 
Originally posted by BriguyNJ
considering how many "need money now" threads in FS/FT i've seen from you, maybe you should just pocket it.
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yeah...those need money now things are usually so I don't have to hit hte bank account.

I've sold almost all the hardware I can...

so...hmm


and I like my desk


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Just save it dude!
The reason you can not think of anything to buy is becasue you do not need anything.


Hey I just thought about something you could use SOME of the money for. Get your g/f something really nice for valentines day.
 
Buy DVDs. Those are always fun.

or...you could save it? Perhaps? Jeez with your setup I dont think you'll be needing new hardware in a while.
 
you can buy zip ties, and explore the new realm of wire-care / neatness.

then you can buy some raggedy ann and andy sheets like I got :D (ok..that was sad...I really have some...):eek:
 
How about a headphone/amp setup for the laptop? For $300, you can probably get a reasonably nice setup.
 
You could purchase the DiNovo, it'll suck up $199 out of your $300, but you don't need it, you have the MX Duo. I say save it, you've got a pretty sweet setup already w/ a nice box and a good looking dual display setup as well as good sound and input devices. You could use $50-100 and buy a nice new chair, but your might already have that, but it's not pictured. Save it, it'll help out w/ that big car payment later. New hardware is always coming out, i'm sure you'll think of something in good time :)
 
Originally posted by SB22
You could use $50-100 and buy a nice new chair, but your might already have that, but it's not pictured.
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The last time I saw his set up, he had an Aeron. I want an Aeron :(

The only Hardware thing I see an even minor issue with would be the laptop sound. Besides that, nothing would really give 'kick' to your power-user...ing. :p
 
Originally posted by GlobalFear
Sheets without bows on them. Or you could buy me something!
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my grandma made that bed cover when I was less than 2.

it's made out of my grandpa's old bib overalls.

I'm not giving it up--it's nice and warm. and free.




Yes, I have an Aeron.
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My girlfriend and I capped ourselves at $35. otherwise, she'd be getting a digital camera instead of a tablet for her computer (she likes to draw)



The desk was $150. the 2 formica ends were bought at Lowes; the folding table legs at Menards.


as for wire tidyness...I'm still working on a way to attach them to the desk. I need to install cup hooks on the bottom of the desk; until then, they have to stay there.
 
Originally posted by NecessaryEvil

have a girlfriend....that loves Quake 3. can't improve on that.
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put it towards buying an engagement ring, you gotta tie this one down now!
 
Originally posted by plot
put it towards buying an engagement ring, you gotta tie this one down now!
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I'm thinking about it :)

won't do anything until 2005 or so...I'm not inclined to jump into this...but if things are as good a year from now as they are now...yeah.
 
Think I figured out what to do with it.

Save it for the trip to Quakecon 2004!
 
I agree. Even if you can't think of anything, you can at least have some fun at Quakecon 2004 :p

edit: spelling.
 
3.

the 2000fp 20" LCD that I used since July of 2002 is on the floor.



and 4 as of next week, when I get a free 15" CRT with a free Compaq K6-2 system
 
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