I finally have paid off my credit card from college! Balance = $0. I used that card to basically survive on a $600/mo paycheck and $300 rent. It feels good to have that all paid off. Now I’m going to save up for moving out.

Without any financial guidance I started my IRA at INGDirect about a month ago. I have savings accounts with them and their rates are always nice. So far, so good. I hope to check in with some financial planner type person soon so I can stop flying by the seat of my pants [...]

It’s been a while, but I’ve accomplised some things on the list.

#9 – Improve my credit score
In the past 2 months my credit score has improved 24 points.  I don’t really know how, but I’m guessing the new job is helping things out. #44 – Start and keep an herb garden
For Christmas, [...]

I talked the bank into transfering me to another location so I can get the 25 hours I need to get HEALTH CARE! It’s not a full time job yet, but I’m on my way. I never thought I’d be so happy to go to the doctor.

Ok, here are the long awaited updates to my 101 in 1001.

2. Move out
I have been on the hunt for a while now. It is going slowly, but surely. One step at a time. The cost of living out here is just so expensive.

3. Invest in IRA or 401k
I [...]