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Post by happyscooter on Jan 13, 2011 12:59:48 GMT -5
DH and I went yesterday and opened his IRA. This was money left over from Dec. paycheck. Not sure how much we will be able to contribute each month but we have gotten off to a good start. Yay for us!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2011 13:00:34 GMT -5
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Post by happyscooter on Jan 13, 2011 13:02:11 GMT -5
Thanks. I needed that. Last year was a sucky year. So I want this year to be better. Sucky, sucky, sucky. Did I mention sucky?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2011 13:06:32 GMT -5
Thanks. I needed that. Last year was a sucky year. So I want this year to be better. Sucky, sucky, sucky. Did I mention sucky? Believe me... I understand. 2008-2010 were really sucky sucky years for me too. You are on the right path so stay on it! |
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on Jan 13, 2011 13:10:07 GMT -5
Every year people go through this nonsense, and give up when they realize that the results they want mean that they will have to change their ways. The gyms are packed for now, but the people who care more about eating crap and being lazy will soon return to their ways. Only a handful will be able to make long lasting change, and will be better because of it.
Then those that failed will look at those who succeeded and will spin any excuse as to why the situation was different, or the other had an advantage. It couldn't POSSIBLY because of hard work or discipline.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2011 13:25:10 GMT -5
Every year people go through this nonsense, and give up when they realize that the results they want mean that they will have to change their ways. The gyms are packed for now, but the people who care more about eating crap and being lazy will soon return to their ways. Only a handful will be able to make long lasting change, and will be better because of it. Then those that failed will look at those who succeeded and will spin any excuse as to why the situation was different, or the other had an advantage. It couldn't POSSIBLY because of hard work or discipline. And I have faith that happyscooter will be that handful. Everyone have to start somewhere, and if the beginning of the year is the starting point, so be it. |
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Post by quotequeen on Jan 13, 2011 13:32:12 GMT -5
Thanks. I needed that. Last year was a sucky year. So I want this year to be better. Sucky, sucky, sucky. Did I mention sucky? Believe me... I understand. 2008-2010 were really sucky sucky years for me too. You are on the right path so stay on it! Didn't you get married in those years? |
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Post by The J on Jan 13, 2011 13:33:59 GMT -5
Believe me... I understand. 2008-2010 were really sucky sucky years for me too. You are on the right path so stay on it! Didn't you get married in those years?  That would explain it. |
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Post by daennera on Jan 13, 2011 13:34:36 GMT -5
I'm so happy for you! It's a good feeling isn't it?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2011 13:36:32 GMT -5
Believe me... I understand. 2008-2010 were really sucky sucky years for me too. You are on the right path so stay on it! Didn't you get married in those years? yep  |
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Post by quotequeen on Jan 13, 2011 13:51:05 GMT -5
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Post by happyscooter on Jan 13, 2011 16:29:04 GMT -5
We have hit our contribution target for the past 3 years. The 'sucky' part had to do with other aspects of our life.
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Post by bobbysgirl on Jan 13, 2011 18:40:44 GMT -5
Great start for you HAPPY! You sound determined. "It's a good thing."
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Post by stantonjane on Jan 13, 2011 22:51:00 GMT -5
Good for you, Happy. The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step, etc. Esp. if you set up automatic contributions.  |
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Post by mtshastawriter on Jan 13, 2011 22:55:15 GMT -5
Way to go! We have spent the first weeks of this new year having our furnace repaired and our car repaired. Spent $880+ that we didn't really have and this new year is only getting started...  |
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