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    • 101 in 1001

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    #6 - pay of credit cards (done)

    Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

    I finally have paid off my credit card from college! Balance = $0. I used that card to basically survive on a $600/mo paycheck and $300 rent. It feels good to have that all paid off. Now I’m going to save up for moving out.

    #3 - invest in IRA (done)

    Sunday, March 18th, 2007

    Without any financial guidance I started my IRA at INGDirect about a month ago. I have savings accounts with them and their rates are always nice. So far, so good. I hope to check in with some financial planner type person soon so I can stop flying by the seat of my [...]

    101 in 1001 update

    Thursday, January 18th, 2007

    It’s been a while, but I’ve accomplised some things on the list.

    #9 - Improve my credit scoreIn the past 2 months my credit score has improved 24 points.  I don’t really know how, but I’m guessing the new job is helping things out.
    #44 - Start and keep an herb gardenFor Christmas, my mom [...]

    #8 - check

    Tuesday, September 19th, 2006

    I talked the bank into transfering me to another location so I can get the 25 hours I need to get HEALTH CARE! It’s not a full time job yet, but I’m on my way. I never thought I’d be so happy to go to the doctor.

    updates

    Wednesday, May 24th, 2006

    Ok, here are the long awaited updates to my 101 in 1001.
    2. Move out
    I have been on the hunt for a while now. It is going slowly, but surely. One step at a time. The cost of living out here is just so expensive.
    3. Invest in IRA or 401k
    I have researched and [...]

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