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[ste_noni]

Last year, at about this time, I received our mortgage statement in the mail. THere was a lot of money in our escrow account - like almost $2000 more than we would need in a year. I called the mortgage company and the lady basically told me I was stupid, didn't understand the point of a mortgage account and to go away. Well, I was pregnant, tired, alone and didn't feel like fighting so I let it go.

Today, I reviewed this year's version of the same statement. It says they issued us a refund of $2435 back on 9/5. Well I would certainly remember a check for that amount of money. I called and they said they had no idea what had happened but they would send a new check and it should be here in 7-14 business days.

Woo and hoo!!! I'm happy to have the money and even more happy to know that I was right (even if it was a year ago).

So, pay off debt or buy a new computer? Both? We will have to see...

Comments

[hushpuppy22.livejournal.com]

How about pay off higher interest debt and use a low interest credit card etc. in order to buy a newer computer? And then transfer one of your current computers to Joe's business and start depreciating it? Anyway, woo-hoo on the unexpected money :-)

[ste-noni.livejournal.com]

I like the depreciating idea. Have I complained to you about our accountant here? I guess he knows his job but he's the opposite of aggressive and it's frustrating.

[hushpuppy22.livejournal.com]

No, you haven't complained about your accountant, but I imagine that it's difficult to find someone who is both (1)competent and (2) knows how to balance the line between aggressive and prudent.

[ste-noni.livejournal.com]

I definitely want someone who is prudent, but I'm willing to go right up to the fence, you know? Our guy seems to know his stuff, but he's not very creative. He would suggest something that would cost us a lot. Then my dad (who was in town and who I invited because I knew the accountant was like this) would suggest something else that would save us money. The accountant would then say "oh, yeah, that would work too" Well, why didn't you suggest it????

(I'm not too worried this year. EBcause Joe was deployed for most of the year we paid almost no tax so there's very little to get back. Next year, I may find someone else depending on how things go.)

[vwbug.livejournal.com]

YAY!

[ste-noni.livejournal.com]

I know!

(I just go tthis e-mail now. Weird!)