Things have been busy lately, and they're just getting busier. But here's a quick update before I take an official (as opposed to the unintentional one I've been taking) hiatus for a few days to catch up on stuff.
We made a substantial credit card payment with some of Husband's student loan money, so now, for the first time in years, our available credit exceeds our total balance. Not that we have any plans to use all of that available credit, but it's got to be a good thing for our credit scores.
I created an account at Sharebuilder, but I haven't created a portfolio or started funding it yet. I'm a little bit afraid of it. I think I need to feel a little more knowledgeable about investing before I begin. Especially in this market.
I still haven't turned in the mortgage app. I'm going to do it this week if it kills me.
I've discovered two new (to me, at least) used book stores near my work. I've really been trying to be frugal about my reading this year, as books tend to be a big part of my spending. Between free e-books, the free books and gift certificate our tax preparer gave us to his used book store, and my husband's library, I should have plenty to read for the rest of the year. Still, it's nice to know there are used book shops near enough that I can visit them on my lunch hour.
That's about it. The main reason it's been slow here lately is because there hasn't been much to report on the Bauhaushold front, and I haven't had time to explore what's happening elsewhere in the pf blogosphere. Soon, though, I should have plenty to talk about, what with the upcoming house hunt and impending tax rebates and all.
But for now, I have lots of work to get done. See you next week.Labels: credit cards, debt reduction, frugality, saving+investing |
