Navigating life and finances
Yesterday we received the endorsed check back from our mortgage company for our collapsed deck. Also in the mail was a separate package wanting a whole list of items. It was things like the contractor’s license, signed contracts, a release of lien, intent to complete work, etc. I was a bit miffed as none of this was discussed during my previous calls with the bank. So, time to call them again. [Read more…]
Well, thanks to our collapsed deck, our finances could get interesting. I’ve hesitated to say too much (still do) but here is what is happening. [Read more…]
As promised, the check from our insurance company for our collapsed deck was in the mail and arrived on Saturday. What wasn’t in the envelope was the adjuster’s report that I also needed. Ugh, this after calling the rep from our insurance company. All there was was a blip stating the reason for the check. Being a weekend, I knew there wasn’t much I could do about it until today. [Read more…]
Finally, we have some good news about our collapsed deck. The check is in the mail! As of Monday, I knew the adjuster was still dragging his feet, so I waited a day and reached out to our insurance company. The person I spoke with said they had just received the information and given how long this has taken; they would put a rush in reviewing and getting the claim settled. No surprise they went with the lower of the two estimates, minus the $300 the adjuster talked them down. With that, and after our deductible is factored, we (and our mortgage company) will see a check of $13,700. [Read more…]
Hubs made it home. Yeah! Two of our neighbors were on the flight with him. One was coming back from a vacation in another state, and the other one was coming for their annual Summer vacation. With only two flights coming in and out of our airport, this isn’t the first time Hubs has known other passengers. Now if we could figure out how to coordinate these schedules and carpool, it would save someone some driving! Haha. [Read more…]
Grocery shopping combined with business (inventory) shopping? Sure, why not?! With an FBA business, one simply can’t go into a store and NOT do both! [Read more…]
What news do you want me to start with…the good or the bad? Whenever someone asks me that question, I always prefer to get the bad over with first and then end on a positive note. To let you make your own choice, I’ll post a happy face before the good news and a sad face before the bad. [Read more…]
I have written this blog post in my mind several times. Unfortunately, up until now, that is where it has stayed. Have you ever had an upcoming month or two where there are just too many variables? That is where I’m at, which leaves me to do a lot of financial figuring. [Read more…]
We received the first bid for replacing our deck that collapsed under heavy snow. It came in at a little over $15,000. Keep in mind that this is a large deck, measuring 8 x 40 feet. The work would also involve removing (and disposing of) the old one plus take care of the damage to the side of our house. The total also includes replacing the crushed stainless steel venting pipe from our furnace. Honestly, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The adjuster wants a second bid, so Hubs has been calling around for another contractor to come out and give us that. I hope the adjuster quits dragging his feet as building time is short where we live. [Read more…]
Time sure goes by too fast when Hubs is home. It seems like there is always a long list of things that we need to do. Here are a few of the things we worked on during his home time: [Read more…]