Archive for March 16th, 2009
2009 Financial Goals – March Update
So I stated my 2009 Savings goals in January and it is time for an update on the progress so far.
First we wanted to contribute towards an emergency savings fund. We are on track with another deposit last month. It is great to watch that balance rise. Several articles I have researched stated that you should have 6-8 months on hand and that won’t happen this year, but it is nice to invest in yourself.
Second, we wanted to contribute towards a fund for a new car. Well we have been able to add extra last month so we have about 2000 ready for another vehicle.
Third, I wanted to save towards a vacation fund. I had also been able to put in a small amount. Perhaps we have enough for a weekend away if we don’t mind camping. LOL. A vacation is really not high on my priority list right now….
Progress feels good.
Posted: March 16th, 2009 under Money Management.
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MyFico 30% sale.
Last year I pulled my Fico scores and found several mistakes that we corrected. Our credit score was raised 20 points after the removal of these simple mistakes. I check our scores every six months. Myfico.com now has a 30% discount to celebrate its 8th anniversary.
FICO Credit Score – $31.90 $22.32 – 30% off discount
FICO Quarterly Monitoring – $49.95 $34.97 – 30% off discount
The discount is good through 03/31/2009.
Posted: March 16th, 2009 under Coupon codes, Money Management.
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Menu Mondays – March 16
This week is going to be a more expensive one and that sort of bothers me, but we have saved up some extra cash to offset our food budget. Tuesday is going to be a special treat for St. Patrick’s day. Hubbie loves that I am adding beer to the menu. Friday it is our tradition to eat at the local fish fry’s. I don’t like to eat out every Friday like this but these fish frys are very important fund raisers for our churches and fire halls so I do our part to support them. Sunday is my daughters 21st birthday so we are going up to her college and take her out to dinner. She has not told us yet where she wants to go, but I bet it will be a place that serves alcohol. Seems to be the week to drink…Cheers….
Monday: Spaghetti with Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage, salad and garlic bread.
Tuesday: Corned Beef and Cabbage, Harp Beer. Not sure if I will dye it green or not.
Wednesday: White Bean and Chicken Chili – recipe to follow, with homemade bread from the bread machine.
Posted: March 16th, 2009 under Menu Monday.
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