"Secret skimping is out, like false bosoms." - Marjorie Hillis, Orchids on Your Budget, 1937.

Monday, August 1, 2011

August 2011 Net Worth

Emergency Fund: $4,000.00
Checking: $375.83
Travel (aka Other People's Weddings): $0.92
Medical/Dental: $500.71
School: $0.59
Retirement: $300.77
Roth IRA: $9,619.68
401k: $7,556.32
Sharebuilder: $249.92
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Total Positive: $22,604.74


Rent: $PAID
Groceries/Utilities: $218.00
Phone: $60
Subway: $59
Credit cards: $297.05
Student Loan I: $5,366.82 (from over $19k)
Student Loan II: $0
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Total Negative: $6,000.87


Net Worth: $16,603.87

Because of my career change, I'm missing a couple weeks of pay. I've also taken almost a 50% cut in pay in order embark upon this change, which I'm obviously ok with, but my bank account and ego are going to be hurting. My first day at my new job is today. Wish me luck.