Here's my fiscally dynamic dilemma. Both are connected to emotion.
We own a 1971 Mustang Convertible. Purchased several years ago for less than $3000. Since the purchase.... upgrades have been made. Complete exhust system, front end suspension, 4 carb and header upgrade, and other mods. Not that more can't be done to the interior and exterior... and OK most anything else. Oh yes, some of the upgrades are a consequence of the financed 1969 GTO "Judge", that also requires storage and since which the Mustang is now considered my car and the GTO considered his car. But all upgrades were purchased with cash.
Brian purchased a fishing boat that makes him really happy and yes... financed. And yes... not yet in storage. I'm feeling fiscally irresponsible. Which investment do I protect? The one that makes me happy and can possibly bring a return of Muscle Car. Or is the fiscally prudent thing to do is protect the boat that we are liable for.
Recession sucks. Brian and I were in a moment where money didn't matter. And as it should be. We've worked hard, paid our dues. We will always meet the obligations to our fiscal responsibility. It's the drama that I no longer want to be connected to.
1. Get the boat shrinkwrapped and keep it wherever you're keeping it now. It's cheaper than paying for storage.
PikaPikaChick2. Advertise in Craigslist for someone with a pole barn or airplane hangar who can store one or both cars. These are often unheated and unused over the winter and people are willing to store stuff in a space that they would otherwise not be using over the winter.
Money sucks. Blah.
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