Although not specifically listed as one of my 2008 financial goals, I plan to keep a full budget and track expenses versus income. My cash or envelope budget covers part of the budget but not all of it. Many expenses are not worth controlling with a cash budget because some expenses remain relatively [...]

As a part of my 2008 financial goals, I plan to fully fund two Roth IRAs - both mine and my wife’s. The Roth IRA is one of the best investment options available. You can pay taxes now and owe zero taxes when you withdraw funds in retirement. Plus, there is no [...]

I have several 2008 financial goals to share. Some are easy, measurable, and necessary. Others are more difficult to achieve and track. I will make each line item a link to the detailed posting about that financial goal as I write up my plans, thoughts, and progress around each specific goal:

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