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January 14th, 2008 at 01:44 am

I now owe myself $800. I took some money from the house fund to pay some bills. Now I'm behind -800, plus whatever I should have contributed from my paycheck this to this date ($400). The goal: $25,000 by the end of this year. I think I can do it.

Now: $12,127.21

First I need to set some rules.

1. Eliminate unnecessary expenses, leave only what is essential. I need to go over all my bills.

2. Get things cheaper.

3. Save on electric bill. I have only used the heater twice (so far) this winter. When it's cold, I just put a sweater on, make myself some hot cocoa. Turn off the tv/lights when I leave the living room. That's really all I can do...

4. Drive less. One day a week (mostly Sundays) I'm going to give my car a break.

5. Collect change - save/deposit.

6. Surveys online.

7. Get things for free.

8. No major purchases this year - nothing over $200, unless it's an emergency (need new tires, etc). Also, I'm going to stop buying clothes!

9. I'm going to start contributing $400/paycheck ($300 last year).

I have a 2% bonus coming up from work and then the tax refund so that should help. I really do not want to take a second job. Cutting back on expenses is so much easier.

Posted in Saving up for a house | 4 Comments »

4 Responses to “The Plan”

  1. denisentexas Says:
    January 14th, 2008 at 01:51 am 1200275497
    1200275497

    On #2, getting things cheaper. Don't forget about Freecycle and Cheapcycle. If there are groups near you, they can be very helpful! Also, thrift stores are great for a lot of things. DH gets almost all his clothes at thrifts and I get a lot of mine there, too.

    What are you going to do to save on the electric bill?

  2. Amber Says:
    January 14th, 2008 at 02:15 am 1200276950
    1200276950

    I like your goals, I am trying to reach $24k this year myslef (saving for a house) Good luck and I am definately using some of your ideas

  3. luxliving Says:
    January 14th, 2008 at 03:16 am 1200280602
    1200280602

    Could you do some traveling nurse assignments?

  4. Ima saver Says:
    January 14th, 2008 at 03:52 pm 1200325968
    1200325968

    Great ideas!

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