Mr. Lixy gets paid twice a month and I get paid weekly. We pay our CC's off per month so we have a small balance on one and no balances on any other. That wasn't always the case but we just recently refinanced our mortgage to take advantage of the low rates and accelerate our payments so that Mr. Lixy could retire around the same time as me (I am 8 years older than him). Our monthly payments are lower now and the stress level is as well.

We go out to eat only once a week, if that. Our grocery bill per week is usually less than $100.00. Our biggest expense per week/month (aside from our personal living expenses) is usually a family member's "special occasion", whatever that may be. Hubby's side of the family is large and so we are always welcoming a new member or congratulating somone on something!

Let's just say that above and beyond our everyday living expenses we'll drop $200.00-$500.00 per week and not know where it went!

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