Got a raise
Well I had kind of been pushing for a raise at my current job and today I got a raise. It certainly wasn’t anything anywhere near what I was hoping for, but it will give me a little more …
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Frugal Advice: Don’t drive on closed roads
Well I’ve always been wanting to write a entry or two on my pimp ride as I think it is one of the main reasons why I have been able to save as much money as I have so far, but I guess I’ll …
Read MoreSeptember 2006 - Retirement NestEgg Report
Well it’s the first time in a while all of my accounts were going in the right direction for the month. I also surpassed the $40,000 mark this month for the first time. While it’s not …
Read MoreMy other $100,000 by Age 30 goal
Kind of funny that even before I knew what the heck I was doing as far as actually have a job or planning out my retirement, I’ve always one financial goal for myself that I’ve kept in the …
Read MoreAugust 2006 - Retirement NestEgg Report
Increased my retirement nestegg about $1k this month, mainly due to contributions to my Roth 401k. Kind of boring, just like it should be. My Roth IRA - $10,189.68 (-1.23%) Wife Roth IRA - $11,613.00 …
Read MoreApplied for Balance Transfer Card too
Seeing as how I just opened a new Chase Cash Plus Rewards Card, I figured if I’m going to do the balance transfer thing I might as well apply for that card right now too so that the ding on my …
Read More2nd Chase Cash Plus Rewards Card
Well I maxed the $300 annual reward limit on my Chase Cash plus rewards card and I was dissappointed to find out that you can no longer get the card online anymore. Well through a friend I found out …
Read More$100,000 by Age 30 - 2006 semi-annual review
Well it’s been a while since I set my goal of having $100,000 in principal put away for retirement by Dec 31 of the year I turn 30 in and well I figured I should check up on my progress and make …
Read MoreWhat percentage of your income to do you live on?
In my balance transfer post I mentioned that I currently put a big chunk of money away for retirement. I’m married, have a mortgage, and a kid, and well things are starting to get a little tight …
Read MoreJuly 2006 - Retirement Nestegg Report
Well first off I apologize for missing last months report. I just finished up and post-dated the timestamp. You can find that report here. Anyway another dull month for me, but once again at least …
Read MoreBalance Transfers
When we bought our house last summer, I ended up taking out a $16,500 Home Equity Line of Credit to satisfy the 20% down rule and eliminate any PMI charges and secure a lower rate on the 30 year fixed …
Read MoreFestival of Frugality #33
Well this is my first time hosting a festival/carnival so please excuse me if I mess something up. Anyway we had 28 submissions to this week’s festival. Enjoy! David presents How we paid down …
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