I think I made my goals too easy for the year because we’ve already completed a huge chunk.
1. Pay off credit card debt.
We’re on track to pay this off by April 1. Hoping the move doesn’t put a wrench in our plans.
2. Contribute full company match to 401K.
Done! I contribute 3%, my employer contributes 3%.
3. Open Roth IRAs.
We opened them and put in $100 each account. We had an entire savings plan for 2012 that has kinda gone out the window, thanks to the move. But we still don’t regret getting our new place.
4. Get eye surgery.
I haven’t mentioned it, but I totally got eye surgery about three weeks ago! I hope to do a review soon. I LOVE being able to see clearly and not fuss with contacts!
5. Move out of the shack.
Woot! Woot! We’re moving out on Feb. 18th!
6. Pay off at least one student loan.
I am positive this will happen by the end of the year.
7. Make $2,500 in side hustle income.
I am on track to make $2,500. I made $515 net in January!
8. Go on a honeymoon.
I am still planning on going on a honeymoon. At this point, I think Eric’s crazy unknown future regarding work may be as much as of an impediment as our uncertain finances. He’s applying for fire departments ALL the time so we just don’t know where he’ll be job-wise in a few months from now. Obviously firefighter job > honeymoon, but seriously can’t we have both?
9. Save $10,000
This probably won’t happen. If we were still living in the shack, this would be no problem. But now, with our new rent payment, I just don’t see any way we could make it happen unless either Eric or I suddenly got a $1,000 a month raise (uh, yeah that’s not gonna happen).
10. Continue growing the blog
My little blog is still going strong. Thank you ALL for reading!
11. Eat healthy, lose weight, start running again
Well, I started the 10 pound challenge and I signed up for a half marathon. I am losing weight slowly, but surely. But it’s hard. Everything is hard. Running is hard. I feel like I’m pushing myself every step of the way. I still have no idea how I’m going to make it to 13.1 miles but I already paid for that damn race so you better believe I’m going to do it!
12. Be nicer to the husband
Eric has been amazing this month with really making a concentrated effort to help around the house more. I appreciate it so much, and it makes me less resentful, which in turn makes me nicer : D
My January Goals were:
- Lose 8 pounds from Jan. 1st weight (already down 2! I know there’s a lot of water weight…) FAIL. I lost 7 pounds (3.1 since the 10 pound challenge started) but it was close!
Get at least 25 bloggers to participate in 10-Pound ChallengeSCORE! We have 87 participants!run 3x a weekCHECK! It’s been tough but I did it!- spin 1-2x a week FAIL. I think I only did it once this month.
Reach 200,000 Alexa ratingWoo-hoo! I am currently under the 130,000 mark!
Make at least $400 in extra incomeYup, I brought in $515 net!Pay $750 toward Credit Card #1I am counting this a win because we paid $700, and we’re still on track to pay it off.Pay off Amex credit cardFinally paid off Christmas presents!- Keep monthly extra expenses under $500 TOTAL FAIL
I completed 6 out of 9, not too shabby!
How are your New Year’s Resolutions going?
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I’d like to follow what you’re doing. I do hope I’ll succeed, though.
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You are doing GREAT on your goals! And congrats on eye surgery! Did you save up for it and pay it in full? I had mine on 0% interest and finally paid it off in December! It’s awesome!
Wow! You are moving forward FAST. I can’t even see you. You are so ahead of me! 🙂 Terrific progress!
Congrats on a job well-done! Just imagine the amazing re-cap you’re going to have at the end of the year and keep moving forward! 🙂
I adopted your #10. My husband, like yours, was not exactly good about money when we married. Now he’s much better, but some of the negativity (or “I know better than you”) is still around, and I intend to squash it this year. I like how you also write a little bit about your relationship since they’re part & parcel!
Geez I meant #12!!!! And way to go on crushing it!
You are a machine!!
Did you post on your surgery? Did you save for that separately?
I crack up everytime I see ‘be nicer to the husband’ as part of your goals.
You destroyed your goals last months.
Ps. Spin class=pain
In one month you covered more than 50%, terrific job Erica!
Wow! Great work! And don’t worry about the half marathon, you’ve totally got it! I just finished mine, it was hard, but it was awesome! Are you following a training plan?
Wow, you are doing great wit your goals. And you got eye surgery!! Oh my gosh I want this sooo bad!! Congrats =)
Nothing wrong with attainable (or too easy) goals in my book.
Good luck with your move. Will you be sad to say goodbye to the Love Shack? Haha – probably not!
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I’d love to get that surgery. I’m blind as a bat and spending the money just seems like SO MUCH. Never mind I actually have the money to do it in the bank. Funny, one of my goals is to be nicer to my hubby too. He’s a good guy and I just want to be as good as I can for him. Your job has 401k match! Awesome. Mine doesn’t. I’m 403b. Boo. Hope you get that honeymoon!
Great job on your goals so far! I’m sad to say that I haven’t made progress on mine. I need to get my butt in gear! I’m so happy you guys found a new place. It sounds great 🙂 Keep up the good work.
Isn’t Lasik amazing?!?
Came over from http://www.makingsenseofcents.com and am def following now. Took a quick look around and I’m looking forward to reading 🙂
You are just too awesome for your goals. Obviously.
I’d love to hear more info on how you opened your Roth. I am trying to figure it out and feel super overwhelmed! I don’t know where to start!
We did it through ING direct. we didn’t even have to put any money in initially. Then we can just contribute whenever. I also started off very small, and just sort of did their plan with an agressive approach –where the ypick the stocks for you based on how long you have til you retire. Super easy! Don’t be scared!
You’ve reminded me that I need to update my yearly goals – since the purchase of my car, my direction has changed.
It looks like you’re doing great!
I keep forgetting to ask about the surgery!!!!!!! How was it?? What was it called again? Not Lasik, right? You are rocking your goals my friend!!
Custom Wavefront PRK. I have a whole post on it, but it’s sitting in my drafts. It was awesome! a bit painful the first two days but totally worth it!
Wow you’re doing good!
And I can’t wait until you go on your honeymoon, you guys deserve it!
6 out of 9 January goals – you’re doing really well!
And I’m very impressed you’ve knocked out so many of your yearly goals already.
Great job!
Those are some great goals and I love to see how many of your January goals were achieved, even though they sounded rather big and menacing. I need to model my goals after yours.