Where do you see yourself....when you're 30?
07-01-2006, 08:44 PM
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Re: Where do you see yourself....when you're 30?
I turned 30 in April. I am married, own our own home, and have an 11 month old son. Between the both of use we make a hair under $100k a year. With that said, I have a $200 CRX. I dump money into it but being set is a fantasy. The more you make, the more you spend. Every month you think you are going to get ahead, something comes up. In CT you have to pay taxes on cars yearly. With our 3 cars its about $750 this year. It ------- sucks. Yearly bonuses and tax return go to paying off bills or buying things for the house. Child care isn't cheap as most of you know. We pay around $800 a month for day care.
Justin, look at it as a whole. I do. Beautiful family, health and some free time is all you really need. I thought the same way you do. Stressing about money, always anxious about the future. Now we just take it as it comes.
Justin, look at it as a whole. I do. Beautiful family, health and some free time is all you really need. I thought the same way you do. Stressing about money, always anxious about the future. Now we just take it as it comes.
07-01-2006, 08:57 PM
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Re: Where do you see yourself....when you're 30?
That's shitty, it's never too late to plan out your financial future. My stategy was as simple as getting out of debt and not gaining more. I was doin good too, paid off a shitload of credit cards and school loans in no time. I figure it's much easier to do before you have a family, etc. And you can jump on a lot more oppertunities with cash in hand instead of a list of debt speaking for your income. Start a account or cd for that house and don't think about it, you never know what oppertunities may pop up randomly
At least you only fell of a roof and fucked yourself up. I think that was right around the same time I earned the gov't bracelet I'm wearin now. At least I don't drink anymore :1
At least you only fell of a roof and fucked yourself up. I think that was right around the same time I earned the gov't bracelet I'm wearin now. At least I don't drink anymore :1
07-01-2006, 09:13 PM
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Re: Where do you see yourself....when you're 30?
ya be'ing 21 now and just starting college-i started kindargarten late and graduated when i was 19. so im already 2years behind it seems like. And im talking some welding classes for the summer but planning to get into automotive. not exactly sure what i want to do "when i grow up" and how everythings going to work as far as money works out. but i never really stress out about stuff like that. i just go with what im doing and try my best. some how things always seem to work out for me and others. it seems the less you worry the better/ easier things go for you. even though i am younger then you, i would suggest trying to keep your mind on the gold and just try to be the best you can. if thats finding a better job at what you do or asking for a upgrade at your job then do it. my friends always tell me i never like to spend money and the only thing i really do is my car and chinese food (general tsao spicy).
07-01-2006, 09:14 PM
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Re: Where do you see yourself....when you're 30?
Originally Posted by CSaddict
I turned 30 in April. I am married, own our own home, and have an 11 month old son. Between the both of use we make a hair under $100k a year. With that said, I have a $200 CRX. I dump money into it but being set is a fantasy. The more you make, the more you spend. Every month you think you are going to get ahead, something comes up. In CT you have to pay taxes on cars yearly. With our 3 cars its about $750 this year. It ------- sucks. Yearly bonuses and tax return go to paying off bills or buying things for the house. Child care isn't cheap as most of you know. We pay around $800 a month for day care.
Justin, look at it as a whole. I do. Beautiful family, health and some free time is all you really need. I thought the same way you do. Stressing about money, always anxious about the future. Now we just take it as it comes.
Justin, look at it as a whole. I do. Beautiful family, health and some free time is all you really need. I thought the same way you do. Stressing about money, always anxious about the future. Now we just take it as it comes.
07-01-2006, 09:18 PM
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Re: Where do you see yourself....when you're 30?
Originally Posted by hotlavaflow
If your a person that stresses ---- you'll always find something to stress about. No matter your age, job, living situation whatever.
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07-01-2006, 09:46 PM
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Re: Where do you see yourself....when you're 30?
Originally Posted by somedude56
What do you do for a living? Ever considered moving?
I might make $25/hour working in CA, but my rent will be $1300/month and I will have to drive 100 miles each day to get to work. 
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07-01-2006, 09:56 PM
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Re: Where do you see yourself....when you're 30?
Originally Posted by Dr.Boost
Electrician. I've considered moving, but when you factor in cost of living to what you might make extra, it doesn't really add up. I might make $25/hour working in CA, but my rent will be $1300/month and I will have to drive 100 miles each day to get to work.
I might make $25/hour working in CA, but my rent will be $1300/month and I will have to drive 100 miles each day to get to work.
07-01-2006, 10:08 PM
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Re: Where do you see yourself....when you're 30?
Originally Posted by somedude56
Sounds to me like your in tight with this one company, Maybe look into union work? I would imagine that theres got to be someplace reasonably within your work where you can move for less.
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