Self Accountability: Where will you be in 5 years from now?

**Linus** · 03-11-2010, 11:12 AM

We are all at different stages in our lives, some in their 20's just starting out, some in midlife just figuring it out, some retired and loving life. I'm not sure what the future holds for me at this point or where I'm going exactly. So tell us where do you plan to be in your life in 5 yrs. What are your goals or dreams or expectations of yourself and your life for the next 5 yrs. (include both frugal and non-frugal related goals where possible/needed)

Hrmm... Let's see (see fine print)***

1. Finally have a driver's license
2. Be on my way to get US Citizenship
3. Bought a house with K (hopefully in either Oregon, Washington State or B.C.)
4. Gotten a Golden Retriever of my own
5. Debt free except for house and car
6. Built up a 6 month EF reserve
7. Still at same company but perhaps a manager by this point.
8. Biked from San Fran to L.A.
9. Biked from Vancouver to L.A.
10. Biked from L.A. to Mexico (where exactly is still up for grabs).

*** The goals and desires in this individual are subject to change without prior notice, if necessary, to keep the Linus sane in compliance with State and Federal laws and/or with rules and regulations of the Linus' soul and mental state.

The Linus reserves the right to change goals, dreams, desires, health outlook, and physical locale, affecting everyone. The provisions of the Linus do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between anyone and the Linus.

**WV_mom_of2** · 03-11-2010, 01:22 PM

I try not to make long term plans because they usually fall apart. I hope to still be alive in five years, in less debt and happy.

**leighcat** · 03-11-2010, 04:02 PM

1. Get health in check and all medical issues taken care of.
2. Stay debt free (except for mortgage)
3. Have gotten an education and have a career from it
4. Have a husband.

**savvy_sniper** · 03-11-2010, 05:12 PM

In five years I hope to be:

ALMOST debt free
Still in decent health
Making regular long weekend (4-5 day) motorcycle trips

**Nada.Leona** · 03-11-2010, 10:25 PM

1. Have second child
2. Be living in our own home
3. Pay off student loans
4. Have explored other methods of treating DH's panic disorder
5. Started homebased business with DH.

**Libby** · 03-12-2010, 02:04 AM

'The Libby' plans to get her act fully in gear and on the road! LOL (Sorry - had to giggle at your self reference in third person!)

Married, have a child or two - besides my now 79 yr old father, have a house for all 4 of us and some sort of career on the go.

**frugalwarrior2** · 03-12-2010, 05:36 AM

Have the house mortgage,car,and bank loan paid off
Have substantial weight loss
Have both kids out of the house and on their own
Have 1/2 the animals
Have less than 2 years on second mortgage
Have a much bigger e-fund
Have way more in retirement
Have learned many more self-reliance skills
For starters

**2ndGenGranola** · 03-12-2010, 07:38 AM

In 5 years I hope to have-

All cc debts gone
2nd mortgage paid off
Have $$ in bank to pay for new to me car as I don't think my van will live 5 more years
Have one starting dual enrollment in college (= free 2 years except for books)
A little weight loss would be nice too

**frugalfoster** · 03-12-2010, 09:03 AM

no debt except mortgage on primary house...get primary house ready to sell and build smaller more economical house.... and get ready for retirement....whoo hoo!!!!

**daughter of pearl** · 03-12-2010, 09:42 AM

In 5 years, I plan to have all cc debt paid, and be debt free except for perhaps $20,000 on a mortgage.

And I would like to be healthy (listen up, universe!) and employed and happy!

**rosey7415** · 03-12-2010, 10:14 AM

first off i want to still be here. on this side of the grass..lol

we are retired and living happy right now. we have a 15,000ish mortgage left to pay. hopefully it will be gone by then....loosening up some money for us.

i would so like to be back to my normal weight.

**KeithBC** · 03-12-2010, 11:33 AM

It would be nice if I could be fully retired in five years' time. I would like to have a lifestyle that consumes less and is more self-sufficient in energy, food, and other resources.

I still plan to be living in the same house, and to remain debt-free.

**Linus** · 03-12-2010, 11:50 AM

This is awesome. So many great ideas, dreams and desires. Remember to never give up on them, even if you have to adjust the timeline for them now and again.

**Kerjack** · 03-12-2010, 12:40 PM

In 5 years I'll be 26.. Feels weird to say haha. But none the less I hope to;
-Have a house/farm, maybe own land for a small cottage as well.
-Get married to my wonderful boyfriend
-Have more animals
-Be cc debt free, and not even have a credit card
-Have my AZ license
-Be more self sufficient
-Start my own business

That's about it. Here's to hoping.

**Pianolady** · 03-12-2010, 04:46 PM

I don't have a plan for 5 years from now, and want to keep all options open. Our kids will be graduating from college by then, and we're waiting to see where they'll settle before we make any plans. No big changes planned or wanted the next 5 years.