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Just starting baby steps!

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#1 ·
HI everyone! I'm a few weeks into my baby steps and have $722 in my emergency fund. I will have the $1000 on my next paycheck next week. I listen to Dave Ramsey everyday. Listened to total Money Makeover and on dvd 5 of FPU.

ok here are my stats.

  • 32 years old
  • avg 47k gross yearly last 10 years same job
  • only make 17/hr but with tons of overtime. Medical supply warehouse
  • around 3% yearly raises
  • Married and 6 mo baby. Wife stay at home mom.
  • around 5k in debt. Credit cards.
  • 1200 in rent for small apt. Lease up in September.
  • We set up a STRICT budget and using the envelope system.
  • Goal is to buy a house.


After our lease is up we want to get a cheap place to rent to tackle debt and save faster. I will take on a weekend job to increase income. Those are our short term goals. Long term is to get a better career and house. Any advice for a newbie?
 
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#2 ·
Welcome to Frugal Village!! Sounds like a great plan. You will find out while here on the village that I am not one to give advice on budgets but there are many GREAT budget people here and they will give you lots of great advice. Good luck and see you around the boards. :)
 
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