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  1. 03-15-2011, 02:47 PM #1
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    Default Another blessing for us!

    Hubby out of the blue a couple weeks ago was contacted through LinkedIn by a recruiter. He decided to go for the interview, and, well, long story short, he starts the new job on Monday! Woo-hoo! This means we are getting a HUGE (like $1500+ a month) raise! Our tax refunds will pay off our loans except the house (and his student loan that his parents are paying). This extra money will help us pay off that loan for his parents, plus it will only take about 3-4 mths to get the FFEF in place (maybe less - we haven't gone through exact numbers yet). Once that's done, we plan to get saving for a new vehicle for once this one breaks down and dies. After that.... Wow! Well, those are just the preliminary plans that we talked about on his way home from his last day of work today. Cannot believe all the blessings falling on us since we up and moved a little over a year ago! WOW!

    Just had to share my excitement as we live like no one else, even in spite of lots more money we could easily spend on more "stuff."
    Sara

    Baby Step 1: DONE!!!
    Baby Step 2: DONE!!!
    Baby Step 3: $1,522.33/$12,600 goal (4 months)
    Baby Step 4: Invest 15% of income into retirement
    Baby Step 5: College funding for 4 kids
    Baby Step 6: Pay off mtg
    Baby Step 7: Build Wealth and Give!
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  2. 03-15-2011, 02:59 PM #2
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    What great news!!!! Especially in this economy. Enjoy!!!!
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  3. 03-15-2011, 03:08 PM #3
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    Most AWESOME! Please extend the "congrats" to the hubby!
    Russ

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    Congratulations! What exciting news.
    The Free Spirit Saver who walks the path with Greebo.

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  5. 03-15-2011, 04:23 PM #5
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    Congratulations! Its nice to hear such good news!
    Pine trees, with their needles pointing up to heaven, represent everlasting light and life.
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  6. 03-15-2011, 04:24 PM #6
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    Congratulations to you and hubby!
    *Angel*

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    Step six- almost done
    Living debt free except the mortgage and working on that !!!

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  7. 03-16-2011, 03:47 AM #7
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    I love hearing about good things happening to people.

    Many congratulations - also to your hubby.
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    May - hanging laundry loads 3
    May - no eat out 13/15
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  8. 03-16-2011, 06:51 AM #8
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    Congratulations! That's great news!
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  9. 03-16-2011, 06:46 PM #9
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    Talking

    Doing the Happy Dance for you guys- how TERRIFIC! Some think those who concentrate on handling their $ properly and pay attention attract more money- you two might just be proof of that!


    May:
    Coupon/drug store rewards:$15
    $ Spent accumulating coupons: $5.99

    YTD totals:
    Coupons/drug store rewards: $759.04
    $ spent getting coupons:$92.70
    2011 total savings:$2068.18 2010:$1066.58

    Meatless dinner: 13/52
    Weight loss challenge:1.4/35
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  10. 03-16-2011, 07:29 PM #10
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    That is honestly fantastic
    2012

    Savings:
    £800 / £2000 by June for Paris holiday
    £1950 / £2600 by July for P-W Savings
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  11. 03-19-2011, 10:04 PM #11
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    Congrats! On DH's new job and on your decision to use the extra income to pay down debt!
    Jen



    30 yr old DD
    3 kitties (2 adopted from my daughter)


    As of January 1, 2011------------------------ Updated June 10, 2011
    Short term goals:
    - $2,000: to set up my consulting business. DONE! INVESTED ANOTHER $5000!
    - $4,000: down payment gift to daughter to bring her down payment on a house to 20% and avoid PMI. ON HOLD.... her offer wasn't accepted...
    - $1,500: pay off Student loan ALMOST THERE!
    - $1,200: pay off credit card (was disputing with creditor (ALL PREDATORY FEES charged on ZERO BALANCE), but I'm giving up the fight to make this go away...) PUT OFF till June/July
    - $11,600: Pay off Cornerstone car loan by end of May 2011 DONE
    - Complete tax returns by February 15th DONE




    Long term goals:
    Continue to follow a modified Dave Ramsey plan to pay off debt. Progress has been made, but there is much to do...
    Balances January 1, 2011 -----------------June 10, 2011
    Citimortgage on home: $104,500-------- $102,775
    BofA Mtg on Rental: $27,000------------ $26,000(Est)
    HSBC Equity Line on Rental: $11,900------ $9,902
    Citibank car loan: $13,830 -------------- $11,663
    Cornerstone car loan: $11,600------- PAID OFF!!
    Student Loan: $1,500------------------ $320
    Credit card: $1,200-------------------- $1,200
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    Congratulations! So very happy for both of you. Sometimes good things DO happen and it's nice to hear about them.
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    Congrats!!!!! Awesome news!!!!!
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    Congratulations, hope it all goes well for you.
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