kelvan80
-
Posts
5,186 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
286
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Store
Blogs
Events
Everything posted by kelvan80
-
2017 Goals (aka Dream Big or Go Home)
kelvan80 commented on DebtBgone's blog entry in DebtBgone's Blog
I keep track of yearly totals in all of those accounts. It's encouraging to see growth year after year. Even in a down year where things stay pretty flat, usually the next few years do more than make up for it and that mortgage will be gone in no time. Great work! -
Introductions Again - Third Time's the Charm?
kelvan80 commented on AliciaKnits's blog entry in AliciaKnits Blog
With a small debt balance like that first one you can find some snowflakes to get rid of it in no time! Good luck and check in to stay accountable. -
So curious to how life is treating you in your new locale! Check in with us sometime.
-
We miss you around here. Hope you are both well and able to enjoy some time at the holidays.
-
I have a 3 month FFEF! 3(b) here I come!
kelvan80 commented on starchyk's blog entry in Starchyks’s Blog
That's so exciting! Definitely doesn't hurt to build it up as you save for a hint. We all know how expensive that can get! -
2017 Goals (aka Dream Big or Go Home)
kelvan80 commented on DebtBgone's blog entry in DebtBgone's Blog
It's unbelievable right! When the mortgage is gone and those numbers continue to climb you'll be amazed at the progress! -
That is great! And honestly once you add a Roth IRA it adds another level of protection although ideally you'll never touch it. Good job staying focused, the faster you get through BS3 the faster you get to a step where your money can work for you so you won't have to someday!
-
My great grandfather died in the 1918 flu. He was a firefighter in St Louis and my great grandmother was 6 months pregnant with my grandma at the time. They cremated him before she even knew he'd passed. Luckily my grandma was always a fighter. I got that from her.
-
2017 Goals (aka Dream Big or Go Home)
kelvan80 commented on DebtBgone's blog entry in DebtBgone's Blog
You are going to be over $100k in investments before you know it! -
2017 Goals (aka Dream Big or Go Home)
kelvan80 commented on DebtBgone's blog entry in DebtBgone's Blog
Oh man, that's great progress!!! -
I know in our area alot of people are giving away extra milks from the lunches. Check your Facebook free groups for things that might help you guys pull it off this month. Try to remain positive and remember every step forward albeit small is better than taking a step back.
-
Maryland is shutting down 5pm today.
kelvan80 commented on debtfreedude's blog entry in debtfreedude's blog
I feel this. I'd give up my husband's yearly salary to keep him home for the next year. The money means nothing to me right now. -
We went to Disneyland on our first debt free vacation. Kiddos were 3 and 5 and I remember it like it was yesterday! Congratulations!
-
Wow! I can't wait to join you!
-
2017 Goals (aka Dream Big or Go Home)
kelvan80 commented on DebtBgone's blog entry in DebtBgone's Blog
Your net worth is going to start to skyrocket! -
finally moved my money to earn higher interest.
kelvan80 commented on debtfreedude's blog entry in debtfreedude's blog
That's a good chunk of change! We use the interest from the money market to pay bills randomly or HOA at the end of year. -
Wow honey just so much going on. I agree with Vanguard recommendation or Fidelity if you can use their lowest cost index funds. You have until mid April to get those funded for 2017. Don't let that timeline slip by. I'm glad to see you didn't slip back into BS2. Time for some progress!!!
-
I'm so glad I checked the blogs. Who would've thought? That's just so awesome.
-
To help pick the funds and understand retirement a little better read Bogleheads Guide to Investing. Most people are intelligent enough to do this in their own without paying a fee to an ELP. Vanguard and Fidelity both gave low cost index funds that with for most people. Feel free to pm me with questions! You and your spouse crack me up! :-)
-
We just had baby girl this morning while the site was down. I call that getting things done!!!
