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January Net Worth Update – Up 2.39%

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For the end of January, I am happy with how we did. Heck, I’m happy whenever we have an increase in our net worth! That means that we are still getting somewhere. We even broke below the $30,000 mark with our student loans. I don’t really talk about them much, but they are still there and we are only paying the minimum on those. To see all of our debt, you can always check my NetWorthIQ profile.

I was thinking about something today. There are only fifteen months between now and our goal date of May of 2009. While I still have some hope that we will be able to meet that date, I have to be a little realistic here. It will be very difficult to pay close to $1,100/month towards our credit card debt. Last month, we were able to come close to that, but that was cutting things close.

In fifteen months, a lot could happen that could help or hinder our debt reduction. I hope that things happen that will help it. But right now I am feeling a tinge of pessimism. $1,100/month is a lot to ask right now. I guess it is only a goal after all, and there’s no harm in not reaching it.

But I do want to make it. If anything, just to have a goal that was reached. So I’m not giving up just yet.

Paying Off a Credit Card, Funny Money and Selling on eBay

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I haven’t been around here much the last few days. When I’m quiet, you know something is up. Don’t worry – nothing bad has been going on. I’ve just been busy increasing my knowledge related to my career. Sometimes, when I get my nose into a book I just want to keep going until I finish it. I think I will be able to finish it up tomorrow and then I’ll give some updates on here (including our end of January net worth update). In the meantime, here’s a few things I found interesting this week:

Kevin sent the last little bit needed to pay off his credit card. Congrats!

Mighty Bargain Hunter shares some funny money celebrity-style. My favorite is the first Brad Pitt one.

Lastly, this blog isn’t necessarily personal finance related, but I wanted to point it out to you because I will definitely be keeping an eye on it. Why? Because it’s about selling on eBay and that’s something I have been wanting to do for a while now. Texas Tracy’s goal is to help you start making an extra $250/month by selling on eBay. She’s even going through the steps to sucessful selling.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!