health and debt

[-$66,952] My Health Sinking Fund Has Sunk

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Short post today, as things are hectic with work. I am looking forward to the long weekend!

Instead of my customary $1,000 payment at the end of the month, today I only put $700 towards the student loan. Why? Overspending in my budget. In particular, I’ve been spending a lot of money on health care. My health fund, which I funded at an unusually high $2.5k early this year, is already exhausted.

The bad news is that all of these tests and supplements are expensive. Thus, my health fund, a sinking fund, has sunk.  Read More

[-$101,100] Losing the Fat: A Gym Crawl and Other Aspirations

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I made another payment toward my debt. I’m now down to $101,100. Woot! I’m within striking distance of breaking through that 6-figure marker! This time next month, mid July, should be when it finally happens. I…CAN’T…WAIT!  Finally I will feel like I’m making some progress. In the meantime, I toil away.

Unfortunately, my interest rate isn’t the only thing increasing. I’ve been gaining weight Read More

Health Update: On the Mend!

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First, thank you guys for your well wishes and encouragement.

Do know that I see and read each and every one of your messages and comments, on new and old posts alike, even if I may not reply to all of them. Thank you so much for taking the time to write in to share your own experiences and/or to send a kind word. There have been times when I’ve been feeling blue about something and I’ll see a new comment come through that cheers me up.

So far I have only Read More