Now that the CCs are gone I have the following goals:
1) On hand cash fund of 2500 for emergencies. You can only take so much out of the ATM at a given time. That presumes the ATM is working(sometimes the electric goes out).
2) Get the EF up to at least 10000 dollars and then add 100 monthly. The amount paid in would rise by the need to keep it at least 10000.
3) Increase the amount of money invested into mutual funds and ETFs. I am looking to see how much I can realistically put into investments.
4) Look to cut spending in as many areas as I can. I have cut quite a bit but I am sure I can be more creative.
5) I need to lose a great deal of weight. What good is money and savings if you are too sick to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
6) Volunteer more in my community. I am thinking about joining the ambulance corps. I would help my community but I also get benefits from tyhe town such as free pool passes and some tax breaks.
Well, those are the basic goals.
Anyone here have any other ideas! What are you folks doing!
New Year Goals
December 29th, 2006 at 07:28 am
December 29th, 2006 at 10:07 am
December 29th, 2006 at 10:28 am
December 29th, 2006 at 04:11 pm
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December 29th, 2006 at 10:50 pm
December 30th, 2006 at 11:46 am
And here's another one: you like to bike, right? Get a cycle trainer. It's a contraption that threads through the rear tire of your bike turning into a resistance stationary bike that you can ride in your home during the winter months. How's that for smart and thrifty?!?!?!
http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Motivator-Indoor-Bicycle-Trainer/dp/B000AAYBWS/sr=8-5/qid=1167507964/ref=pd_bbs_5/105-7242210-9030858?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods
December 30th, 2006 at 05:49 pm
December 30th, 2006 at 09:25 pm
Champion Cheapskate, I also resolve to reachmy New Years goal!