Sorry for the extended blogging vacation, but I wanted to post about my financial New Year’s Resolution progress. Got lots of stuff accomplished (especially for it being only March). I think I’m in a good position, but I’ve got a long road ahead of me on the boyfriend’s financial front. Lots of loose ends to tie up, and it’s going to take a good few months to get everything manageable. Here’s for keeping your crap pile small.

Here’s my list:

  1. Pay off car ($3,978 to go!) (Now $1600 to go)
  2. Pay off Citibank and close ($8,868 to go!) (Completed Feb 27, will close after #7)
  3. Pay off Advanta and close ($10,358 to go!) (Now $9600 to go)
  4. Close Costco Amex Business in February Completed Feb 17
  5. 800 Credit Score with all 3 Bureaus (Will come close when payoff from #2 updates.)
  6. $1 million in life insurance (Waiting on approval)
  7. New house in the Spring (Made an offer)
  8. Start using an accountant for all personal/business tax needs
  9. Update my trust to current assets/wishes
  10. Scan all financial info paperless filing system (put into Evernote) (Bought new printer/scanner to make it easier)

Keep on your goals this year. I know the economy has everyone scared, but now is the time to be bullish. Sometimes it may feel like 1 step forward and 2 steps back, but as long as you don’t give up, you will get there.