Post by njohnson1972 on May 14, 2012 14:23:56 GMT -5
Not AW, more a bragplaint, I guess.
I just spent $1,100 on 2 airline tickets for a long weekend trip to New Hampshire to see family. It kills me that the tickets were so expensive, but I guess I am lucky that we could still afford them.
Post by HoneySpider on May 14, 2012 14:27:22 GMT -5
Nothing major, but we're on track with all of our financial goals this year. I'm also proud of us for being able to handle several unexpected expenses this year without having to touch the e-fund or reduce savings at all. We've been really good about sticking to our budget and it's worked out.
Post by FrozenSunshine on May 14, 2012 14:40:53 GMT -5
Nothing big.
I saved $1000 on plane tickets by planning company events the week of my birthday in my hometown. Company paid for my tickets and now I get to spend my birthday with my family!
I convinced my DH to sell his Motorcycle . I am pretty pleased. The road he takes to work has become increasing dangerous and I was just not comfortable with it AT ALL.
So, at least half of that will go to the SL debt snowball. We might spend the rest on furniture, or put in our car savings.
I don't know that this is a true AW, but it is certainly something I'm personally proud of (even if it would be contrary to what some would advise). We just sold our underwater house, and paid the difference in cash ($72k) even though it meant we would have to rent for a few years in order to rebuild our savings or even think of buying again. I'm glad we didn't walk away or try a short sale.
DJ got a new job so we will now have a $15k raise to our yearly income. On top of that it includes a 401k with company match and they cover 80% of his health insurance. So grateful!
Post by cahabalily on May 14, 2012 16:19:03 GMT -5
We've paid off all of our credit card debt ($5K since January) and H's truck will be paid off next month.
I'm extra proud because I'm in grad school so our HHI is low, especially in this area. Now we'll start paying off SL, and will have those paid off even before I graduate.
I got total $250 discover cashback by using shop discover. Yaay!
I guess this next one is also AW but not very MM. I had to send bank account statements to our loan officer. We have like 5 savings/checking accounts. When I totaled the accounts, I got 6-figure! I think we need to cut this down to $30k. But I want to wait to do that until after we're done with our house.
No milestones, but we are on schedule with our current goal which is to pay off our car a year early. Minor setback due to having to pay DH's deductible to have a root canal done, but we'll still make it. I can't wait...
Post by ladybrettashley on May 15, 2012 9:10:27 GMT -5
DH just started a part time job...crappy pay and no bennies but we're trying to save for a house so it's better than nothing....plus he was told there is a 95% chance he will be hired full time next month with a lot better pay, full benefits and a pension. Fingers crossed!
After 6 years of marriage DH and I finally joined finances and created a budget. Long overdue, but it's going well so far!!! We're also saving more $ as a result of it :-)