Today I logged into my banking information to see which account I should withdraw some cash from. Let me preface this by saying I am responsible with money. I don't spend when I'm stressed. I actually hate shopping. I like to save money. I LIKE to balance my check book, although I admit I don't always do it. Too bad about that.
When I logged in, I noticed a transfer of money that I hadn't done.
Then, I noticed THREE OVERDRAFT FEES. WHAT? IS THIS REALLY MY ACCOUNT? yup. gulp.
Summer vacation started and I forgot to manage the money. Ironically a trip to the financial advisor started this. I wrote out a check and forgot about it. Well, they cashed it and then 2 days ago I caused THREE overdraft fees. Yikes. That's expensive.
Then yesterday, my dear husband transferred money so that things would stop plummeting further into the hole. He didn't tell me he did this. He didn't belittle me for my stupid mistakes. He just did it from his laptop with sketchy internet on the other side of the world. The money came from our joint account that I have full access to and it had plenty of money to cover my expenditures. It appears that he wasn't going to bring it up at all. I finally noticed my mistakes today.
I'm really trying to stop feeling AWFUL and guilty and instead just appreciate my husband. He knows just when to step in and help me out, even when he's busy on the other side of the world. And he's gracious enough to help without rubbing it in my face. Thanks honey. Times THREE! I love you.
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I can totaly relate to this post. When I started managing the finances at Turner I severely neglected my finances at home. When it first started happening I had a crisis of self-identity...Oh no I don't bounce checks or forget to pay my insurance,...I am a responsible person. I have now given in and I am happy if Sales Tax is paid on time and my student loans at least with in the month.
ReplyDeleteI think the way Jason dealt with this is very very sweet. What a great guy.
Ginny