Killin’ it!!! Way to ask for that raise for sure – that’s hard and most people don’t go for it, well done :) (And thanks for letting me know the blog’s been helping you!)

In 2017, I:
– Asked for a raise (kind of terrifying), and got it!
– Increased my retirement contributions. I’ve been steadily increasing for about eight years and am finally set to max out in 2018, so this feels like a particularly big win.
– Traveled to someplace new.
– Paid extra mortgage principal every month.

Amazing!!! Even more so because $55,000 is like $75,000 when you factor in taxes and stuff from income! You did good! :)

Haha… I see what you did there ;)

More than anything it taught me that I am perfectly capable of controlling my money. It’s a lesson I’ll never forget.

GOOD!! I will be cheering you on here from the sidelines! (and thanks for helping out Janet up there!)

Hi Janet, I struggled with asthma from age 6 to 37. It was getting worse and meds not helping. Then, in May of this year I quit eating dairy products due to some dietary changes my wife was going through (milk, cheese, butter, ice cream). The asthma has virtually gone away, and I lost 20lbs. So many people struggle with asthma and the doctors tell us there is no cure, and I want to pass this experience along.

PS – J Money I saw your story in Forbes this weekend and it inspired me to finally start my blog yesterday (after a decade+ of procrastination and excuses) and I expect you’ll see a lot more of me.

I still try, but it sure is getting old failing all the time haha…

“I demanded more in my relationship”

best thing right thing :)

My goodness, you guys are crushing it.