Dad Is Gone; Taking Care Of Mom
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My dad was recently diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. You'd think after 30 years of a kidney transplant, three hip transplants, cataract surgery, a stroke, and various and sundry other ailments and conditions, life would cut this guy a break. But no.
So, he's getting treated and we're taking things day by day. But I want to be able to visit my dad on the regular. He lives an hour and 1/2 away in Wisconsin. It's not a bad drive, but it's that -- a drive. I haven't had a car in a really long time, but it's time to make it happen again.
In case you're wondering about my other options -- yes, Amtrak does go to SE Wisconsin, but it runs on a limited schedule and requires that someone drive 25 minutes one way to pick me up. As far as carsharing options, I have been an iGo member for years, but the cost of getting a car for Wisconsin on a regular basis soon adds up to the cost of a used car.
So, what are we talking about?
$700 for a car (2005 Chevy Aveo).
$800 for insurance for a year.
$250 for tax, title and registration.
$120 for a city sticker.
$130 (the remainder) for an oil change/gas/IPASS tolls.
I've got the car lined up and a private loan. I just want to be able to pay it off and have the essentials taken care of. Anything above and beyond, I'll put aside for maintenance/repairs*. That's the long and short of it.
I am super grateful to you for taking the time to read this. That in and of itself is a gift.
Be well,
Jocelyn
*The seller wanted to get things taken care of, so I've purchased the car. If I get anything over the desired amount, I'll use it for new tires and repair of the passenger side blinker. There is already some maintenance and repairs. Oh, cars.
In case you're wondering about my other options -- yes, Amtrak does go to SE Wisconsin, but it runs on a limited schedule and requires that someone drive 25 minutes one way to pick me up. As far as carsharing options, I have been an iGo member for years, but the cost of getting a car for Wisconsin on a regular basis soon adds up to the cost of a used car.
So, what are we talking about?
$700 for a car (2005 Chevy Aveo).
$800 for insurance for a year.
$250 for tax, title and registration.
$120 for a city sticker.
$130 (the remainder) for an oil change/gas/IPASS tolls.
I've got the car lined up and a private loan. I just want to be able to pay it off and have the essentials taken care of. Anything above and beyond, I'll put aside for maintenance/repairs*. That's the long and short of it.
I am super grateful to you for taking the time to read this. That in and of itself is a gift.
Be well,
Jocelyn
*The seller wanted to get things taken care of, so I've purchased the car. If I get anything over the desired amount, I'll use it for new tires and repair of the passenger side blinker. There is already some maintenance and repairs. Oh, cars.
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Jocelyn Geboy
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Chicago, IL