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Not So Mighty Merch

I know that where I am now is not where I want to be (in credit card debt and medical debt). I vaguely now where I want to be (running a small business (franchise or real estate), having more quality time with my family, and less stress or maybe different stress).

So, this is a journey from here to there. Wherever there is. Hence the title and my confusing ramblings.

I am embarrassed to say: I make more then I should and still live paycheck to paycheck, I am older and should be more mature, I am educated (MBA in Finance) and should know better, I have worked for investment houses and am unable to manage mine.

I think you get the general idea.

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Goals 2010
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2. EF Fully Funded
. a. 4th Month - $5,000
. b. 5th Month - $5,000
. c. 6th Month - $5,000
3. Contribute $14,000 to Son 1 529
4. Contribute $8,000 to Son 2 529
5. Extra $36,000 to mortgage
6. Rebalance portfolio
7. Educate myself more on Real Estate
8. Educate myself more on foundations

DONE:
1. Invest $16,500 in 401(k)

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Savings and Investing
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Mortgage (4.5% interest rate)
01/31/2010 - $341,840 ($1,413 paid)
02/28/2010 - $340,422 ($1,418 paid)
03/31/2010 - $338,973 ($1,448 paid)
04/30/2010 - $337,544 ($1,429 paid)
05/31/2010 - $336,109 ($1,434 paid)

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DONE:

Invest $16,500 in 401 (k)
01/31/2010 - 2,295 Invested
02/28/2010 - 4,718 Invested
03/31/2010 - 7,268 Invested
04/30/2010 - 10,430 Invested
05/31/2010 - 12,980 Invested
06/30/2010 - 15,402 Invested
07/31/2010 - 16,500 Invested

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Thank Everyone

January 20th, 2009 at 06:57 pm

I want to thank everyone for the kind words the other day. The purpose of the blog entry was for me to just kind of look back in the road and revisit where I was and where I am going. The second part was maybe to offer people who are traveling down the same path the opportunity to catch a glimpse of what’s ahead and maybe just reaffirm the decisions they made.

As a whole, I don't think my story is very different then a lot of people. I do think that today's society values the individual so much that the concept of marriage, sacrifice, and true teamwork are left by the wayside.

By forming a team with our spouse and treating them as equals with valid ideas and working through compromises, I believe that a marriage is truly greater then the sum of there parts. My wife balances my risk taking and offers me strength in times of weakness.

Did this happen overnight? No, trust is something that has to be earned through constant action. And I do trust that my wife has the family's interest at heart.

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2 Responses to “Thank Everyone ”

Broken Arrow Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 12:00 am 1232496033
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Must be a slow day. Well, I for one appreciate your insight and a glimpse into your life. Makes me feel like we're all people here, more than just text and blogging. I certainly hope that your life will be better from here on out.
gamecock43 Says:
January 21st, 2009 at 02:26 am 1232504798
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no worries- I like hearing about peoples stories. And its nice to hear how all the "little steps" adds up into "huge leaps" over long periods!

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Not So Mighty Merch

Where I am now is not where I want to be. So this is my journey from here to there.

Thank Everyone

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