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07-02-2009, 02:50 PM #1Registered User
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Decided to jump in!
OK. So I have been lurking around for a couple of months (especially in the challenges section) and I have finally decided to join. Not quite sure how all this works but ready to give it a try.
I am a single mom of two teenagers and a 10-year-old. I work two part time jobs to keep things going. I feel remarkably blessed to be doing pretty well financially. I have always been careful with my money and am looking forward to the support and encouragement this site seems to offer.
My most recent money goal was to save $10,000 for my EF. Got that taken care of and am now working on saving for new carpet (or at least a hefty down-payment). With one teen off to college in a couple of months, that may be a challenge!
Glad to be here!
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07-02-2009, 03:15 PM #2Moderator
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Aloha and welcome from Hawaii!! So glad that you joined us - think I could learn from you - great job on the EF!!
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Hi and welcome.
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(cc#1) Kohl's- P.I.F. (closed)!!!!
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(cc#3) capital one(mine)- $741.37 /$731.34
(cc#4) amazon-$1,458.47 / $863.94
(cc#5) Kohl's - $606.29 / $687.16(CLOSED!)
(cc#6) capital one(His)- $615.93 /$673.97
(cc#7) CHASE (HIS)- $1,985.14 / $1,055.85
(cc#8) Lowes(His)- $3,355.71 / $2,592.42
(cc#9) Tractor Supply(his)- $3,981.05 / $3,729.95
(cc#10) Visa(mine)- $918.12 / $1,021.83(CLOSED!)
(cc#11) Home Depot(his)-$3,796.87 / $3,375.31
(cc#12) Capital One(mine)- $2,991.98 / $2,967.94
(cc#13) Micro center- $743.61 / $755.60
car pyment- $16,245.30 / $17,773.46
house pymnt- $76,973.95 / $81,360.00
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Welcome to the village.
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Thanks to all for the nice welcome!
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07-02-2009, 05:21 PM #8Moderator aka AmyBob
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Welcome to the village! We're so glad you decided to de-lurk!
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07-02-2009, 06:14 PM #9
Welcome and Hello from Michigan.
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07-02-2009, 08:03 PM #10Registered User
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Glad you decided to jump in and stop lurking.
You will love it here!
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07-02-2009, 08:12 PM #11Super Moderator
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07-03-2009, 02:18 AM #12Registered User
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Welcome aboard from the pacific northwest.........glad you are here!
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07-03-2009, 06:41 AM #13Registered User
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from upstate NY. Glad you could join us and I think you could teach us a thing or two seeing that you have quite the EF.
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Hi and welcome to the Village! That is a very impressive EF!
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Hi and welcome to Frugal Village from Ontario!
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