Flowing like water out of a cracked dam

Thank goodness it is PayDay Friday and thank goodness I have a bit of extra cash coming my way due to being maxed out on some of the federal contributions. I need an extra $500 for the hockey team fees, I have a bit of Halloween Candy to buy and the fundraising exchange has begun so some money will go out there.

On the bright note, as mentioned yesterday, if there are no hidden surprises, the Mastercard will be paid off so I can focus on my other two big goals of the year:

• building the mini emergency fund of $1000
• working to pay off the Bank of Mom loan

The mini emergency is do-able before end of 2008 but with no money saved towards Christmas and extra hockey expenses due to away over night games and hotel/gas/food costs, it is doubtful I will have the Bank of Mom one paid off.

I need to redo my budget to allow more room, if possible for the potential hockey expenses each month. If it is not used then all of it, or the unused portion, can slide into the mini or BoM goals.

It's been an interesting ride to say the least.