Comments on: Creating a Financial Snapshot http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2010/01/05/creating-a%c2%a0financial-snapshot-gpt/ personal finance tips, tricks, and commentary Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:22:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ronnie http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2010/01/05/creating-a%c2%a0financial-snapshot-gpt/comment-page-1/#comment-138684 Ronnie Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:46:52 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/?p=3760#comment-138684 Well, I'm late in responding, but better late than never! My financial snapshot gets better every year, but I may not hit a positive net worth until I'm 50. I will pay off my credit cards, over half of my remaining car note, and increase my savings. I'll pay off another $10k in student loans, but they'll still be well into the 6 figures. Knowing, however, that I'm working diligently toward that ultimate goal, and seeing the progress, helps keep me motivated. Well, I’m late in responding, but better late than never! My financial snapshot gets better every year, but I may not hit a positive net worth until I’m 50. I will pay off my credit cards, over half of my remaining car note, and increase my savings. I’ll pay off another $10k in student loans, but they’ll still be well into the 6 figures. Knowing, however, that I’m working diligently toward that ultimate goal, and seeing the progress, helps keep me motivated.

]]> By: Floridian http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2010/01/05/creating-a%c2%a0financial-snapshot-gpt/comment-page-1/#comment-137912 Floridian Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:50:14 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/?p=3760#comment-137912 Sadly, leo, I agree with you. Most are too afraid of what they'll see if they take a closer look. and I'm with craig! We are better off this year than last, but still wish we could save more. Those darned kids are such a drain on the wallet!! (but don't get me wrong, they are worth every penny....most of the time ;) ) Sadly, leo, I agree with you. Most are too afraid of what they’ll see if they take a closer look. and I’m with craig! We are better off this year than last, but still wish we could save more. Those darned kids are such a drain on the wallet!! (but don’t get me wrong, they are worth every penny….most of the time ;) )

]]> By: TheMoneyMan-Leo http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2010/01/05/creating-a%c2%a0financial-snapshot-gpt/comment-page-1/#comment-137908 TheMoneyMan-Leo Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:41:15 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/?p=3760#comment-137908 Such good advice. Sadly most will just bury their heads in the sand and not want to look at where they are. Take this snapshot once a month at a minimum and your financial life can't help but get better. Such good advice.

Sadly most will just bury their heads in the sand and not want to look at where they are.

Take this snapshot once a month at a minimum and your financial life can’t help but get better.

]]> By: Kerri Reeves http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2010/01/05/creating-a%c2%a0financial-snapshot-gpt/comment-page-1/#comment-137884 Kerri Reeves Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:55:19 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/?p=3760#comment-137884 For a snapshot that includes a clear understanding of cash flow, I'd definitely recommend a tool called DebtSpark (http://www.debtspark.com). it's a solid, simple alternative to the common spreadsheet and really is a great starting off point for getting a grip on your finances. For a snapshot that includes a clear understanding of cash flow, I’d definitely recommend a tool called DebtSpark (http://www.debtspark.com).
it’s a solid, simple alternative to the common spreadsheet and really is a great starting off point for getting a grip on your finances.

]]> By: sk http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2010/01/05/creating-a%c2%a0financial-snapshot-gpt/comment-page-1/#comment-137846 sk Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:25:56 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/?p=3760#comment-137846 Nothing new in this and several preceeding posts...gotta save, gotta budget, gotta have an emergency fund, gotta live within your means.. Nothing new in this and several preceeding posts…gotta save, gotta budget, gotta have an emergency fund, gotta live within your means..

]]> By: Craig http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2010/01/05/creating-a%c2%a0financial-snapshot-gpt/comment-page-1/#comment-137844 Craig Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:05:19 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/?p=3760#comment-137844 I have a good outlook at my financial snapshot, just wish I had more income to help allocate it accordingly into various accounts to save more. I have a good outlook at my financial snapshot, just wish I had more income to help allocate it accordingly into various accounts to save more.

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