2020 seems like a really good year for me to seriously get my sh*t
together, how about you? And it is a
goal I am taking really seriously. The
biggest part of that, as I have already shared, is to get rid of some lingering
debt. Last year I thought I had it
handled, but we had some setbacks when my daughter became ill on two separate
occasions. We were blessed that the hospital
wrote off a big chunk, but I was still left with lab bills, radiology bills,
doctor bills, specialist bills, pharmacy bills, etc. On top of that, last year she finished up her
orthodonture and had her wisdom teeth removed via an oral surgeon. And then she had some complications from
that. It was a steady stream of doctor
visits and procedures. God bless her,
she really went through the mill last year.
This year so far, knock on wood, she seems to be fairing much better. The previous two years before that it was me
with the medical bills and I still have some of that leftover as well. NO MORE!!
I want it gone!
Needless to say, making headway and cleaning up that medical
debt last year, as I had planned, did not happen. Instead it grew monumentally and I was less
than pleased. This year I am determined
to get it taken care of, once and for all, along with my 0% interest car loan I have.
I'm tired of making that payment each month too. Makes me crabby. Ha, ha.
Enough, enough, enough.
Times a tickin'! |
In my mind the best way for me to GYST in 2020 is to
eliminate my debt, hit some pretty significant savings goals and be well set up
to make my retirement goals. I also want
to make a concrete retirement plan and set those wheels in motion. The time is rapidly approaching and I have to
get busy.
As the year rolls along I will keep you updated on my
progress and let you know how it goes.
In two months I've made some pretty significant progress already and I've
already done quite a bit this month as well.
I'm eager to share with you what I've done so stay tuned for that update. Fingers crossed and I should be able to hit
one of my debt goals really soon.
I remember well, the year we had this same theory of our financial lives. That was 1987.
ReplyDeleteMy best advice is to pay yourself first for those retirement goals. Nothing is better than tincture of time on dollar cost averaging! I hope your employer has a tax deferred program for you! and Roth IRA contributions are terrific too for any dollars you have leftover.
I know you will hit your goals! You are tenacious each and every month as you set targets here with us :-)
I completely agree. Pay yourself first. People do not realize just how important that really is. Thanks for the encouragement.
DeleteWretched debt!
ReplyDeleteI know you can do it! You’ve got great self discipline.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lee Ann. I really appreciate the encouragement. :o)
DeleteIts our year as well...all debt except the vehicles will actually be done this month then I am hammering his truck and motorcycle.
ReplyDeleteOh fantastic! It feels good doesn't it?
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