The Last Hundred Dollars

In this new series going forward, I will share what were the last things that I spent a hundred dollars on. Imagine if you had only a hundred dollars to your name, what would you spend it on? The last hundred is a way to lighten up the financial blogosphere with something unique. Yeah I could give you a bunch of boring spreadsheets showing my monthly net worth, but that’s been done a thousand times over. Also part of me is still hesitant to fully reveal my financial numbers in all its lowly glory. What will this accomplish, maybe nothing. But it sure is exciting to see what people spend money on, don’t you think.

Spring has arrived on our door step, and it’s time to shift focus towards doing more activities outdoors. Spring also brings Easter, mother’s day, father’s day, and one birthday for my family. Which means that money is sure to leave my pockets for a good cause? Now I want you to think about what new fun and exciting things you could do this spring? I feel it is not to bad to drop a few dollars on experiences for the family, so that’s why I allocate some savings for that purpose. When I say this I don’t mean going to the mall and getting some fast food at the food court while you window shop. I mean finding an outdoor photography class, or a city tour, or maybe you can visit a few popular tourist spots you have not witnessed in your area. The final point I’m trying to make is that money will be spent, but you can control if you spend it wisely or foolishly.

The Last Hundred Dollars:

–Movie Tickets for the family (25) – This was a steal of a deal as the Mrs. Rich gets an employee discount for Movie Tickets. We will use it to see the next animated Disney or DreamWorks movie release. We have not been to the Movies in a while now, and I am hoping the lil ones can finally sit through a full 2 hours of a cinematic experience.

–Sneakers for one of my daughters (20) – I found a good deal for a nice pair of high top converse sneakers. She enjoys her converse look and I know she needs it. This pair will last her hopefully a full year.

–Taxes Prepared Online (18) – I think this is a good deal to prepare my federal and state taxes electronically filed. I don’t have complicated info, and I can easily handle it. It will probably get to complicated in the future, when I will eventually own a primary house, a rental house, buying and selling dividend stocks, and business income. So when that time comes I will just pay someone else to handle that for me, as time costs money. Plus I don’t want to add additional stress to my already busy life.

–Random Grocery Items – (37) – We all need food to survive and guess what my local supermarket likes taking my cash in exchange for some great healthy meat, fruits, veggies, and other misc. pantry items. I’m going to put my chef hat on and whip up a few meals.

So this concludes my Second series on the last hundred. See the first one here. Ben franklin is still crying all the way into others hands, but at least it was for a good cause. I got to give a little, save time by E-Filing, and also will experience a new memory with the family. (Movie Tickets)  I wonder with a thinking man pose, what did you spend the last hundo on? Do you want to be brave and reveal it below? I will be indebted to you and honored if you would volunteer below. Thanks.

Comment on what you spent The Last Hundred Dollars?

Rich Uncle EL

PS – The figures above are rounded up and down to eliminate the geekiness behind adding decimals.

PPS – If the figures don’t add up to a hundred you suck at math.