| Currently in my fifth month of deployment to Iraq. Working to aggressively pay down all debt prior to redeployment.
Still may hit a small snag with R&R, but I will be tracking to meet all of my redeployment financial goals.
I skipped my monthly payment into my mutual fund account in order to add more money into the vacation fund. I'll make up for it once my trip is completed.
Recently adjusted my allotment into the Army Savings Deposit Program to $1,000 per month. I wont be able to attain the full 10% interest rate provided by the program, however, making the contribution for the next seven months will allow me to save $9100 + interest and direct it all into my emergency savings account. Goal is to have at least $10,000 by the end of the deployment.
I am still reading the "The Small Investor's Guide to Large Profits in the Stock Market" by Justin Heatter. Been pretty busy, but I should be able to finish it this month.
Investopedia is a great website. Currently have it saved in my favorites tab so I can browse it during slow periods at work.
Still plan on saving, but holding on to the money for the 2011 IRA contribution until I figure out what I should invest in next. Main thing to keep in mind is asset allocation; perhaps my next investment should not be as aggressive as my other holdings... |