Money Pits

[MrsCat 6]

So these posts got me thinkin', do you have a money-pit? What is it?

What do you need algebra for? Should put far more emphasis on adding and subtraction so a person knows they got a loan with payments that exceeds their income. Bankers can't even add nor subtract.

Ha! The Jeep is almost paid off. So, there!

We (ahem HE) have two - the boat and the blazer. Essentially these two things will prevent us from ever owning a home.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

A boat is a hole in the water which you throw money into.

[MrsCat 6]

A boat is a hole in the water which you throw money into.

Yeah, Chris didn't explain that part until we bought it.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Nope. Everything I own is paid for, house included.

[NickD 202]

Our major money pits are the federal and state IRS, the property tax bill, and the fact that our electrical and natural gas rates have more than doubled in the last three years. We can both quit working to avoid income tax, but would lose our home if we don't pay property taxes.

We know we are getting screwed by both the cellular phone and cable companies for what little energy services they provide, on them constantly to threaten to change in a small attempt to keep them under some form of control.

If you have to shell out 75-125 bucks an hour for some idiot to keep your boat or vehicle running that doesn't know what he is doing, these items can really be a money pit. With vehicles, found a new way to rob us with OBD II, 5,300 bucks for a ten buck scanner and esoteric firmware they won't let you download. Can get by without the scanner by knowing how an engine works, but get held up by my dealer if I need my ram reflashed. Then you are paying with post tax dollars where the government can really screw you.

Can you believe OMC wants 900 bucks for a 2" diameter bevel gear in the upper drive train for an IO? We got a kayak that doesn't need any gears, can take it to the best lakes where they don't allow powered boats, screw you back OMC. Any RV replacement part is totally outrageous, our ATV is a bicycle, still have fun, get out, and get some exercise in the process.

We no longer live in an honest society, screwing each other is the name of the game.

[Yoink 7]

Eating out.... spend about $300 a month which is exactly my car payment as well

[Heracles 417]

We know we are getting screwed by both the cellular phone and cable companies for what little energy services they provide, on them constantly to threaten to change in a small attempt to keep them under some form of control.

Don't even get me started on those. I'm with Verizon so while they are good, however, I pay out of the azz to use them.

Comcast is a ripoff too. All while their first 100 channels are not even digital. Boy do I miss our 30+ broadband choices in Melbourne, Aus.

Edited September 8, 2009 by Booyah!

[wayno 9]

Fishing, and I don't even own a boat! Yet! And now I'm getting into hunting! Man I thought rods, reels, and tackle were expensive. Now I gotta add guns, stands, leases, clothe's, and accessories! Got the 4X4. Of course I'm contimplating buying a small boat. Nothing big, thats what I work on so i see on a daily basis how much they cost.

[MrsCat 6]

Fishing, and I don't even own a boat! Yet! And now I'm getting into hunting! Man I thought rods, reels, and tackle were expensive. Now I gotta add guns, stands, leases, clothe's, and accessories! Got the 4X4. Of course I'm contimplating buying a small boat. Nothing big, thats what I work on so i see on a daily basis how much they cost.

Oh your poor poor wife. Those are all truly money pits.

Eating out.... spend about $300 a month which is exactly my car payment as well

Gah - that's out monthy grocery budget.

Edited September 9, 2009 by MrsCat

[Ms. Squirrel 11]

Flights for me, sucks up a lot of money. And the constant need for new camera equipment.

[Marina-Del 10]

Oh Julia yeah! Flights are mine too!!!

Just yesterday I had a talk with my mom about how I just cannot understand how my Credit card debt is up so much. I pay steadily on it so why does it never seem to go down!! Then I realized! In the past 3.5 years (all returns), 1 flight to Australia from the US, 3 flights to London from the US, 1 flight to Italy from London, and 1 flight to Brazil from the US. Plus 1 one-way flight to the US from London and 1 one-way flight from Italy to Brazil.

Yep, that'll do it.

[Marina-Del 10]

Edit timeout: needed to add!

1 one way flight from NYC to ATL and 1 one way flight from ATL to Miami

There might be one or two more that I'm forgetting, but you get the point!

[tmma 467]

2 weeks ago I would have said 'no'....but then the washing machine, dryer , dishwasher and microwave all packed up. Alot of money *poof*.

But trying to see the positive at least we have front loaders for the washer and dryer now...

[Ban Hammer 13,337]

the ultimate money pit? a wife!

*runs*

[웃 910]

Mother-in-law: $300 to $550 a month