Ahhh the joys of winter!
Just when you thought the snow bouts were over... we were blessed with some last night (ugh). Yesterday was nice... we spent a little too much but at least we kept it under $130 (the maximum I set for spending). I just finished reading the article of loose change costing money and I couldn't agree more! Last month I counted two hundred bucks in change and felt elated at the prospect of using the change to pay groceries. Before I set out for shopping that day, I visited the coinstar website to see just how much they'd charge in fees. I sobered up real quick (nine cents per dollar). It doesn't sound like much but when you do the math that's almost 20.00 from my 200.00!! Wayy too much loot to part with when you consider how it got into my pocket in the first place. I proceeded to roll up change and deposit five rolls during various trips to the bank (they charge .50 per roll after the first five rolls). I do think it is ridiculous that banks are now charging fees for accepting out pre-counted/rolled change. We work hard to pay our bills and would like some money back but I also recognize they have salaries to pay... ughhhhh