I took some time to update the figures to the right under My Financial Picture. I'm not reallly happy about it. My net worth dropped $3K in January. The biggest factor in this was the hit that my 401(k) has taken since the beginning of the year. I...

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The first month of the year is done and I am pretty pleased with how it's gone. I have really trimmed spending significantly. This is what I am most proud of. The biggest help in this realm has been the serious reduction in eating out. It's...

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I have my first meeting with the CPA that is doing my taxes for me this year. I can't tell you how excited I am to not be doing them this year. I am certain I should be able to do them myself next year, but with the move and this being the first year.

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Well, didn't we all get fabulous news today ! I am excited about tax season as it is. I know I'll be getting a sizeable return this year that is really going to help me get the credit cards paid off. This $600 is going to be even better. Ever...
Topics: 2007 tax rebate, credit card debt, filing taxes, saving money, tax returns, tax services

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All of the crossing of fingers and shaking of chicken bones and standing on one leg and facing Mecca and everything else that was done prior to my salary review has worked! Our company has not had a good year and I had to cut the budget back quite a bit..
Topics: credit card debt, pay raises

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