Just tidbits about money and finance.
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In the short term I have a lot of cash needs. Rather than selling off some stock and incurring some capital gains taxes, I’m poaching some assets. I’ll be getting my tax refund soon, but not soon enough.
I could break a CD, since it’s not making much interest. It forms the cornerstone of my Save-O-Meter/emergency [...]
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I’m a greedy little bastard or ruthless capitalist, take your pick. My season ticket neighbors were slightly dismayed to be sitting near some Rangers fans during Round 1. They’re a lovely older couple, so I was a bit sheepish, but money doesn’t grow on trees. If some opposing team’s fans want to be suckers and [...]
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My net worth for April is very positive largely due to a rebounding market. I am also hoarding cash a little bit to prepare for my eventual move to DC with my boyfriend.
I also have some Stubhub ticket sales from the Washington Capitals playoffs. I made quite more than I initially thought I had, which [...]
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The Washington Capitals have made it out of Round 1 for the first time in about 10 years. I should know because the season ticket fans all around me last night were raving about it. That is some kind of dedication, sticking with a team that just 4 years ago had only 28 wins in [...]
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Now that the weather is finally warming up in DC, I’d kind of like to do some stuff outdoors rather than be cooped up in the Phone Booth. Boyfriend made a confession that he’d like to skip Round 1, Game 5 and do something tonight. I agreed. We can watch the game on tape. I [...]
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Sunday was rough. The Capitals lost to the Penguins in an overtime shootout. I certainly got my money’s worth on that game because it was really exciting. I almost had a No Spend Day. Since I bought my hockey tickets in advance, and loaded up my SmarTrip card a few weeks ago, I can sort [...]
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I’ve sold off a chunk of my early season games to offset the cost of my games, but I only sell them to friends at cost to be nice and share the fun. I’m sure later in the season if the Caps do well, I’ll put them up on StubHub. There’s all kinds of fees [...]
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I worked from home yesterday and again today. I spent absolutely nothing yesterday because I didn’t leave the house at all. I didn’t even run to the mailbox because that would mean I’d have to put on some shoes.
This morning I took my car into the shop to get inspected, change the oil, and rotate [...]
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I realize that it’s summer, but last week, I was able to move my hocket seats to a better spot in the Verizon Center.
How did I do it? EASY!
I’ve got a friend who is leaving DC for California, who didn’t renew his seats. The new ticket rep I have has both of our accounts. I [...]
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