[-$79,700] I’m in the 70’s! It’s Groovy!

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Yeah, I’m Stayin’ Aliiiiiiiiiiiiiive!  Break out the 8-tracks!

I hadn’t expected to get here this soon! Best. Tax. Refund. Ever. Wicked!

I finally feel like things are starting to shift with this debt. Can you dig it?

Current stats from my lender:

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[-$83,290] In the Papers

On Valentine’s Day, I toyed around with the idea of re-upping this post about being awkwardly single in the workplace or something equally as snarky, but, sigh, I didn’t get around to it.

Imagine my surprise when I saw this while perusing the interwebs…

…an article posted both on MarketWatch and the NY Post featuring a couple of quotes from yours truly!

I was interviewed for this months ago and had forgotten about it. Seems timely that it would post on Valentine’s Day.

Provocative NY Post title aside, give it a read. Is it junk or truth? Share your thoughts.

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“Debtor’s prison is real, and opportunity cost is a bitch.” (DDSW) [Link to Archive]

[-$83,896] My Bonus, Health Goals, and a Plan of Attack

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First, the good news.

I finally got my 2016 bonus check ($4,922)! Woot!!   I now have ALL the money! lol

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This is how I have allotted it.

  • Health maintenance fund ($2,500)
  • Opportunity fund ($1,250)
  • Emergency fund ($222)
  • Checking account / slush ($500)
  • Evil Student Loan extra payment ($500)

I also made my first $2,650 monthly mega payment (up from $2,300).  The resulting balance ($83,896) barely looks like it’s even moved since last month. Still pretty much in the mid-80’s.

Why is so much going to my health fund?  Keep reading… Read More