Shopping Spree at the Gas Pump

When I first learned about the Economic Stimulus Package and the government's desire for me revive the economy with my $600 cut, I thought that meant spend it on a luxury item I wouldn't ordinarily buy. At least, not without feeling guilty.

a big screen TV for Adam
a Louis Vuitton bag (or 2)
a long weekend at the spa with a girlfriend

I guess filling the old gas tank in the Pilot is my new luxury item. Not really the shopping spree every girl dreams of.

And not like I have a choice either. Girl's gotta get to work. Fortunately my new commute isn't bad but I do travel nearly 50 miles each day. With all this "Going Green" business, driving that much in my SUV gives me guilt of a different kind.

So basically my economic stimulus package is an excuse for me to earmark some money for my investing plan. Honestly, I don't need another purse. But I would like to think that I'm the one who benefits financially since I'm the doing all the work -- saving (not frivolously spending) the $. Sphere: Related Content