No More Credit Card Debt: Now What?
Started by: Smithee 
Aug 04, 2008 Total Views: 5,949 Total Votes: 2,186
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 Save everything you can toward a 3-month buffer ($11,000)
By: Smithee This seems almost as unachievable as paying off the credit cards was. But I know that according to conventional wisdom, it should be my first priority. Right now, I have NO emergency fund.  Comments (1)
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 +191 pts |
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Start a Roth IRA
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+137 pts |
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 Make extra car payments
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+116 pts |
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Increase 401(k) investment (currently 6%; employer matches 25% of first 6%)
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+50 pts |
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Make extra house payments
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+32 pts |
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Start a 529 plan for the kids
By: TheWisdomJournal Comments (2)
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+31 pts |
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Save toward the goal of moving somewhere with better weather
By: Smithee I don't think I can stand more than one more summer here. It's absurdly hot. Comments (1)
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-16 pts |
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 Upgrade the kitchen (appliances and storage, mostly)
By: Smithee This would make my wife very happy. Comments (3)
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-54 pts |
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Do something about the horrid popcorn ceiling
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-54 pts |
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Update the sinks & vanities in the bathrooms
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-68 pts |
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Buy new clothes
By: Smithee I've never included Clothing in my monthly budget. I probably should. Add a Comment
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-81 pts |
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Get a sprinkler system installed (probably $2K to $3K)
By: Smithee Plants die really quickly in this climate. Add a Comment
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-86 pts |
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Buy a network storage system for the house (I don't need this, but I can't stop wanting it)
By: Smithee Seriously, we're doing fine with the storage situation. It's just that I want to be able to store a ton of movies and TV shows and never have to think about archiving anything. Add a Comment
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-87 pts |
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Save for one month, then throw a party
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-88 pts |
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Buy some video production equipment (a real camera and some lights)
By: Smithee Video production was my first love. My current camera produces a workable image, except in low light, and the microphone is crappy. Add a Comment
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-89 pts |
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