Is this enough ?
Sep 19th 2009 | 5:30 am
#31
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Re: Is this enough ?
Ah I see! Well that will take up a fair bit of your extra money if you are going to live so far out. Lunenburg is about 1 1/2 hours commute from Halifax I think, so driving for 3 hours per day (more in winter). My husband works about 45 mins from home and pays around $150-$200 a week in gas, then you have all the extras of car ownership that add up so much.
Personally I'd be looking at getting a cheaper house.
Personally I'd be looking at getting a cheaper house.
Sep 19th 2009 | 5:49 am
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Re: Is this enough ?
Ah I see! Well that will take up a fair bit of your extra money if you are going to live so far out. Lunenburg is about 1 1/2 hours commute from Halifax I think, so driving for 3 hours per day (more in winter). My husband works about 45 mins from home and pays around $150-$200 a week in gas, then you have all the extras of car ownership that add up so much.
Personally I'd be looking at getting a cheaper house.
Personally I'd be looking at getting a cheaper house.
Sep 19th 2009 | 6:38 am
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Re: Is this enough ?
Agreed, probably not the best example I could find really. 
2k would be after tax, I would have more but I really wanted to know if like was like, 1k here 2k there (roughly converted I know)
Ive looked on mls loads and houses under $300 I think ar ehard to find that are commutable to Halifax and look decent. I maybe wrong, but if you have a example id be pleased to see it.
2k would be after tax, I would have more but I really wanted to know if like was like, 1k here 2k there (roughly converted I know)
Ive looked on mls loads and houses under $300 I think ar ehard to find that are commutable to Halifax and look decent. I maybe wrong, but if you have a example id be pleased to see it.
Sep 19th 2009 | 6:40 am
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Re: Is this enough ?
That would be a good idea, I have even thought of buying land to build on, the bad things is im so rubbish at DIY so id have tp pay someone to do it.
Sep 19th 2009 | 7:25 am
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Re: Is this enough ?
cheers for the links, not been on this site, ill have a look whats about.
Sep 19th 2009 | 8:50 am
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Re: Is this enough ?
To meet the proposed budget I suggest having the children's teeth pulled out upon arrival.
Sep 19th 2009 | 12:00 pm
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Re: Is this enough ?
Hi,
We're a family of 4 plus 2 cats. No mortgage, two cars purchased outright. I'd say $3,000 per month living costs is doable but doesn't allow for much fun, interesting food, saving for car repairs or holidays. $4,000 would be more comfortable and allow a little monthly saving for unexpected disasters.
We're a family of 4 plus 2 cats. No mortgage, two cars purchased outright. I'd say $3,000 per month living costs is doable but doesn't allow for much fun, interesting food, saving for car repairs or holidays. $4,000 would be more comfortable and allow a little monthly saving for unexpected disasters.
