2011 has been a good year to us so far. Our big focus of the year to is to become credit card debt free. We are already seeing serious progress for this goal and it is a really exciting feeling to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It has not been as smooth sailing as hoped (like us having to get an new air conditioner unit for the house for example) but I am proud that we are able to have obstacles and still stay on track. It can be very easy to get distracted, especially from something as NOT fun as putting all of your extra income to debt, but the idea of reaching our ultimate goal of becoming completely debt free (except the house) over the next five years is keeping my eye on the prize!
This goal is very important to me for many reasons. The first was just to never feel as stressed out and scared as we were over a year ago. With TJ and I being in the same industry, downturns effect us both and it can really hurt in the old pocketbook when these turns do happen. Second, and most importantly, we are doing this for the future of our family and our future family. Children can be expensive and we do not want to be limited on growing our family because of our financial situation. There is nothing more important in life than your family and I know that I have a lot of love to go around! I hope by the end of the year we can tell you that we made it happen and maybe have a little more good news but you will have to stay tuned to find out! :)
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