Money Matters
Dear Community,

Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.

If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.

Thank you.

Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.

Update

Haven't been on here in a while.  Divorce was finalized back in July, been in my new apartment since April (that was a headache from XH about me moving out).  Financial goal updates:  Got less than $7k in credit card debt (my goal is this to be gone by end of July 2015), building savings up as I can $50-100 a month, and finally enrolled in my work's 401k program (contributing 5% pre tax and 2% in a Roth).  So with now having a 401k through work I want to focus on my other financial goals first before working on my IRA contributions.  My other financial goals are regular savings ($1k), emergency fund ($15k), moving fund ($2k), and car fund ($5k), and then will focus on maxing out my IRA contributions.  I will also eventually need to pay for my bachelor's degree which I will pay per semester (I will only be doing 2 classes/semester which is $1200 per class at a local University online.)

I have been working on getting my budget in order and found a way to get out my 1 year kickboxing membership early by switching to a 35 class card on 12/1 which will be 3 payments of $149 instead of 8 payments of $125.  I shop at Aldi's, I don't have cable, and cancelling my netflix as I barely watch it.  No real questions yet, but wanted to give an update.

Re: Update

  • Welcome back tiger fighter. I remember the situation wasn't good with the ex, so I'm glad to hear that you are moving on and have a plan to help you succeed and reach your goals on your own.
    image
  • Yes, it was a mess. I had started to feel a little depressed in the new apartment in April, but started working out.  Taking on a healthy lifestyle has done so much for me.  I am even addicted to mud runs, which I have to now budget for as some get quite expensive.  Tough Mudder is currently $119 and day of registration is $240.  Once I get the credit cards down it will be easier to afford.  Though I have gotten completely turned off to dating.  I have tried on multiple occasions but each time just realize I am better alone.
  • Welcome back! Happy to hear that you have a game plan. I'm a planner so I would go nuts without some goals, etc.
    Lilypie Kids Birthday tickers Lilypie Kids Birthday tickers
  • Glad you are back!  I know divorce sucks because I've been there and then some.  This too shall pass and you will be better off without him in the end.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
  • Welcome back! Glad to hear things are better for you and that you are figuring out your financial situation!
  • Welcome back! I'm glad you are able to finally start fresh, and it sounds like you've got a great plan for moving forward!
  • Glad to hear you're doing so well!
    HeartlandHustle | Personal Finance and Betterment Blog  
Sign In or Register to comment.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards