Learning as I go

[tested metal]

What hit me really hard today is when I was doing my taxes and found out that I now owe $770. I had followed the advice of my tax preparer last year (who was MIL) to the letter and still owe money. I talked to her about the matter and she replied "Well I told [W] to tell you to take out more this year "(I had already claimed 0 on everything and am sure I would have remembered if I had been told to take out more as I take tax preparer's advice as serious as it was gold.) She also informed me that W had been taking out extra on her checks the whole time and that all our refunds were due to her actions! If I would have known, I would have made to proper arrangements.


Anyway, long story short, I will figure this mess out now and I have learned to go to a 3rd party who is not family to get taxes done. I will be taking out more $ for taxes in the future, but this really sets me back temporarily.

I know that I have insecurities regarding finances, but that is because I have always wanted to not be my father and work 2 jobs and never see my family, and now it appears i have become my father! Very Fruedian indeed!

I am dong what i can with finances to look into joining a gym, but this might set me back. I live in the frigid tundra so outdoor activities are tough to do. But I will think up a way somehow to get on the right track.

Just venting for mow. Thanks for the listening eyes!