Stargold Update

I purchased a Starbucks Gold on November 8 2008 for $25. I just passed that in savings today, March 6,2009. In just less than four months w ehave pay back, now I am in savings free fall.

In this economic environment, it may turn out to be my genius financial move.

I am way too caffeinated.

But thank you Starbucks, for the deal of 2009.

Bi-Centiennial

My 200th post. Nothing much happening.

Oh yeah, after a month of use on my Stargold card, I am at 17% of goal.

That is not good news. Way too much caffeine is entering my economy.

I may become the next poster child.

Going for the Gold

I am in a race now of Olympic proportions.

I have invested $25 for a Starbucks Gold card. So I have a year to work that off in the 10% discount that I will get. It should be a no-brainer for me. I bought it November 8th and already have $2.30 in savings or 9.2% of the way to break even. This is what happens to CFOs when they retire. They start tracking silly stuff like this.

I expect to make money on this deal but there are at least four things I expect to occur:

• I will be more than happy with the money I "saved" by this decision
  
• I will be more than annoyed about how much I spend on coffee
  
• I will be more than properly caffeinated by next Christmas
• I will be more than torn with the decision to renew for another year
  

I will keep you posted. Anyone else care to track along with me?