Money and Finance
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future. Somehow the first half of the year is already over. It seems like just a few weeks ago I was reporting on my progress for the first quarter and now another quarter is over and done with. I think it's important to set specific, measurable goals at the beginning of each year to keep you focused and motivated towards hitting your goals. It's important for them to be measurable so you can see exactly how you're progressing. Back in January I set several goals covering budgeting, savings, investing, blogging, and personal goals, so it's high time I take a look and see how I'm doing.
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I know it's after mid-February and I'm just now getting out my 2014 goals update ,but there's been so much going on that I had to step away from the blog for a few months. I still have no idea what happened to 2014. The first half was...
- 2014 Goals - 1st Quarter Update
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future. The first quarter of the year is already in the books and the second quarter is now well under way. I think it's important to set specific, measurable goals at the beginning...
- 2013 Goals - Full Year Checkup
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- 2013 Goals - 3rd Quarter Update
Somehow the 3rd quarter has already passed us by and we're almost done with the 1st month of the 4th quarter. Really? I'm a bit late on this, seeing as how the 4th quarter is quickly passing by but it's time to look back to see where I'm...
- 2013 Goals - 1st Half Update
I can't believe the 1st half of the year is already over with. Or July for that matter. It seems like July 4th was just yesterday but the end of the month is almost near. Now that the 1st half is done, it's time to look back and see where...
Money and Finance
2014 Goals - 1st Half Update
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future. Somehow the first half of the year is already over. It seems like just a few weeks ago I was reporting on my progress for the first quarter and now another quarter is over and done with. I think it's important to set specific, measurable goals at the beginning of each year to keep you focused and motivated towards hitting your goals. It's important for them to be measurable so you can see exactly how you're progressing. Back in January I set several goals covering budgeting, savings, investing, blogging, and personal goals, so it's high time I take a look and see how I'm doing.
| Goal | 2014 Amounts | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery spending < $200 per month | $223.70 | Needs Improvement |
| Restaurant spending < $110 per month | $106.76 | Needs Improvement |
| Average monthly expenses < $2,350 per month | $2,638.12 | Needs Improvement |
- 2014 Goals - Full Year Recap
I know it's after mid-February and I'm just now getting out my 2014 goals update ,but there's been so much going on that I had to step away from the blog for a few months. I still have no idea what happened to 2014. The first half was...
- 2014 Goals - 1st Quarter Update
Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' into the future. The first quarter of the year is already in the books and the second quarter is now well under way. I think it's important to set specific, measurable goals at the beginning...
- 2013 Goals - Full Year Checkup
How is January already into the second half? I guess it's high time that I get my 2013 goal checkup done and get some goals for 2014 posted as well. I originally set my goals for the year back in January. Last year saw a lot of changes, the...
- 2013 Goals - 3rd Quarter Update
Somehow the 3rd quarter has already passed us by and we're almost done with the 1st month of the 4th quarter. Really? I'm a bit late on this, seeing as how the 4th quarter is quickly passing by but it's time to look back to see where I'm...
- 2013 Goals - 1st Half Update
I can't believe the 1st half of the year is already over with. Or July for that matter. It seems like July 4th was just yesterday but the end of the month is almost near. Now that the 1st half is done, it's time to look back and see where...