Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Starting Out...

So here is the obligatory dumb first entry. If you've found my blog, it is probably because I have been blog stalking you... :)

I've finally decided to start my own because I'm not afraid to put myself out there anymore. If I make some new friends, then that's just a bonus... :)

I'm a single, 28 year old, CPA in Kansas. So yes, I do taxes and no I will not do your return... :) But I may answer an easy question or two...

I like reading a variety of blogs, but am especially attached to the frugal blogs right now... I'm working on paying down debt from college - student loans and credit cards - and reading about other people's progress keeps me motivated.

If you've got any questions, ask away!!

6 comments:

  1. Welcome to blog world!! So glad to see you here, I am a bit older but still trying to get my finances in order, feel free to visit my new blog. Good Luck, can't wait to see how you do!

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  2. Welcome! My mom says the same thing all the time.

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  3. Ooo! I have a creeper? How cool is that!lol

    My brother and my dad was/are CPAs so I do my own taxes...it's genetic.lol
    Welcome to the Blogisphere!

    As the old woman of frugal finances I have to say this....I'm what can happen to you after 28 years of making mostly good choices with money.
    No wait....that didn't come out right.lol
    Where I am with the finances is where you can be....debt free including the house for almost 5 years and cash flowing 3 kids through college and set to retire in 6+ years.
    It's not always fun and easy and hardly ever pretty but we got there and you can too if you really REALLY want it!

    Good luck!!

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    1. Yep!! You totally have a creeper!! Well I guess, I'm not a creeper anymore...

      I'm really trying to get organized with my debt, but my hospitalization has really taken over all of my take home pay for the last four months of the year... I have to pay the hospital $500 in February and March and then I'll be done with that. Plus its tax season, so I don't have the time or the temptation to shop...

      What's your opinion on retirement savings? Should I lower my contributions there to pay down debt or should I be loading it up. I have a SIMPLE Plan through my office and I've always done 7% so that I'm saving 10% with my 3% match. My thinking is that I should load up now to capitalize on compounding interest/dividends...

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  4. Hello! You're on my blogroll. (If you like numbers, you'll love my blog - I'm obviously no kind of officially-titled accountant but you'll see more numbers than words on my blog.)

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  5. Welcome to the blogging world. It's a really great supportive group around here which is great. :)

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