I did it! I did it! I reached my goal! (Run Lindsay, Run…!)
16 months ago, in April of 2005, I began this blog, No Credit Needed. I was in debt. I owed a total of 11510.22 dollars. In February of 2006, I became debt free. Along the way, I made several friends, many of whom have their own personal finance related blogs. Shortly after reaching my first goal, I decided to set a new, more aggressive goal. I wanted to save 20,000 dollars by 10-10-2006. Well, as of today, 10-10-2006, I have managed to save, in non-retirement accounts, a total of 20,104.76. Yay! I am super, duper excited. This means that in 16 months, I have managed to shift my financial situation 31614.98 dollars. I have learned SO much about myself, about my own weaknesses and strengths, and about other people. I want to thank each one of you who helped me out, who encouraged me, and who read my blog. You guys rock!
Now I gotta think of a NEW goal! Yikes!
Please go to the No Credit Needed Network to view my completed chart!
(If you have no idea what “Run Lindsay, Run means… go check out this page, scroll down to Georgia 26, Florida 21, and listen to the greatest announcer in college football history, Larry Munson.)
100 Comments Series Part 4
This part 4 of my 10 part 100 Comments Series. (Is that a difficult-to-read sentence or what?) The other parts can be found here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Comments 31 - 40
31. Medicated Money,
I love me some eBay, too. (BTW, there is something funky going on with your site… all of the info is at the bottom of the page. I’m using Firefox…)
If I get sick, will you take care of me,
NCN
This comment is part of my 100 Comments Series over at No Credit Needed.
32. Merle Sneed,
HOLY COW!
Hoping you make it home safe,
NCN
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33. Mighty Bargain Hunter,
I hope that I make the round-up for next week. Pick me, pick me!
Green blogs rule,
NCN
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34. Money Blogger Podcast,
Your podcast rules! I love the interview set-up. (I need to learn how to record conversations so that I can do an interview or two.) Great, great stuff!
Jealous of the great interview skills,
NCN
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35. My Open Wallet,
Good one!
My wallet is open too,
NCN
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36. My Money Blog,
Thanks for the info. Right now I use TradeKing, and they charge 4.95 and have pretty decent service. I’ll look into this company though, if they stick around for a while.
I bet you get tons of Google hits when people search for “money blog”,
NCN
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37. Neville’s Financial Blog,
Besides Boston and Austin, where else might you go?
BTW, my blog is now over 1.5 years old, and you were the first person to leave me a comment,
NCN
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38. Personal Finance Advice,
I have Compulsive Blogging Disorder. My fingers twitch, my back hunches over, and I have a crushing need to check traffic stats. Who will save me?
Loving the PERSONAL finance advice,
NCN
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39. PF Blog,
I must admit, E-Loan is looking mighty inviting. I do hope they don’t pull a quick bait-and-switch and adjust rates downward rapidly. I’d stay away from CD’s for liquidity sake.
Your site is one of the originals, and one of the best,
NCN
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40. Punny Money,
I hate feeds altogether. (Except for awesome podcasts, of course!)
I always want to pronounce it “PUE-KNEE” Money,
NCN
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eBay Push Update
After many auctions, much fee-payment, and a late night shipping party, I am happy to report that I cleared $466.14 in eBay profits in the last 2 weeks. Hopefully, this amount will push me towards my 20,000 dollar goal by 10-10-2006.
I will post my final numbers tomorrow morning, and I will have several updated charts for the NCN Network, as well.
100 Comments Series Part 3
This is a continuation of my 100 Comments Series.
Initially, this project was going to take 1 day. But, I’ve decided to stretch it out over the weekend, so that my wife and kids will actually see me for a few minutes today.
Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here.
Comments 21 - 30
21. Free Money Finance,
Great idea for a contest! I wish that I had cool ideas like that!
Looking for my own free money,
NCN
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22. Frugal For Life,
I love the last suggestion. I always wonder how you are supposed to measure sticky stuff. I wonder if this will work with syrup or honey?
Keep it Fresh and Frugal,
NCN
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23. Healthy Wealthy and Wise
I’d never heard of this stuff. I’ll have to go to the store and look for it. Thanks for the heads-up.
I wish I were more Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise,
NCN
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24. How To Be Poor,
I’ll never forget my first job. I worked as a farm-hand on a blueberry farm. Those were the longest days in the history of my life. Talk about “watching the clock”! I think that every salaried employee should figure their hourly wage, so that they can get a good understanding of how much or how little they are making.
Your blog is green (but not as green as mine),
NCN
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25. In Action
Stop buying so much stuff. You don’t need it.
I love your blog, but come on,
NCN
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26. Irregular Payments,
WOW! That’s a detailed answer!
That’s a big RSS Button,
NCN
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27. It’s Just Money,
Georgia will win! I’m calling it, here and now.
Loving the College Picks,
NCN
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28. It’s Your Money, Money Musings,
I love ING, but am seriously thinking about moving to E-Loan… But, I don’t know if I can bring myself to do my banking with a company with “loan” in the title…
It is OUR money,
NCN
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29. Make Love, Not Debt,
You rocked a pager… and a sub 3000 dollar car. You’ve paid your debt to society… :>
Your blog is purple and PURPLE,
NCN
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30. MapGirl’s Fiscal Challenge,
When I was in high school, we had a girl who went to sleep in class, and this dude in class CUT OFF HER foot long pony tail. He got tossed out of school for a week, and I later heard that her DAD went looking for the dude! You DON’T mess with a girl’s hair!
I love a blog with personality,
NCN
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A Little More eBay Goodness
I have a little eBay update to report:
I made another 215 dollars today, for a total of 458 dollars for this week! Yay! I have one more closet to clean, one more storage bin to go through, and several more auctions to list. Pressing forward towards 10-10-2006.
100 Comments Series Part 2
This is part 2 of my 100 Comments Series. Part 1 can be found here.
Comments 11 - 20
11. Canadian Capitalist,
I applaud Ms. Langtry. It sounds as if she had a career she loved and a desire to leave a legacy. Bravo!
Keep up the Canadian Information,
NCN
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12. Consumerism Commentary,
I don’t know what I WILL buy, but I know what I WON’T be buying… Thanks for the list..
Keep up the Consumerism AND the Commentary,
NCN
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13. Crazy Money,
10 Percent, No Risk? Awesome!
Digging The Crazy,
NCN
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14. Debt Free,
I like this idea! I’ve even seen whole budgets arranged by prioritizing spending in this way.
Debt Free is the way to be,
NCN
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15. Debt Hater,
My wife would probably take my car over me…
Keep Hating That Debt,
NCN
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16. Debt Monster,
What IS that?
Pictures worth 1000 words,
NCN
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17. Everybody Loves Your Money,
I don’t play the lottery, but I wonder if one of our fellow pf bloggers won the thing, would they blog about it? Would they share would the rest of us? Would we ever hear from them again…?
Everybody Loves Your Blog,
NCN
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18. Fat Pitch,
Here is the letter I wish old WB would send me…
Dear NCN,
I just realized that you are my long-lost grandson. Enclosed, you will find 100 shares of each of my favorite stocks. Your blog rocks!
Your granddad,
WB
Swinging and Missing,
NCN
(This comment is part of my 100 Comments Series at No Credit Needed)
19. Financial Baby Steps,
Your uncle rules…
Keep Learning To Walk,
NCN
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20. Five Cent Nickel,
My wife went for a job about 11 years ago, and there were TWO different people using her SSN. Interestingly, here maiden name is also “Smith”.
Keep Picking Up Those Nickels,
NCN
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