It seems like I haven't done much this year but I realize that sometimes just the behind the scenes stuff is just as important. Sometimes just being stable and steady is good enough. Atleast I've been steady with my job and finances. I've been able to save like 2k in my down payment account. About half was from the tax refund but I'm at my highest I've ever been with that account and the interest rate is at its highest so I just gotta keep building it up towards my goal.
I had set a goal of passing 65k total value that Mint shows on my account by memorial day. Thanks to the profit sharing company match from my last job, and the investments coming back up on that account, I passed that goal. Gotta set a few more. Plus my vacation savings account I started this year is up to $700. Got a few things I'm hoping to plan for the summer, Christmas, and next year. Not including random trips to Orlando like this coming weekend cuz that's just like a one night hotel stay and not no major expense. I have been cutting back on excess spending and eating out at work so my money had been stretching longer. Plus my credit card debt is usually below $100. It's hard to raise my score these days but I think once some inquiries come off my report in September, then it'll improvea little bit. Not overly worried about it.
Last year was all about paying off my debt like my car, and getting a better job. This year gonna be about straight stacking and bring smarter with the finances. Building myself up. Not planning any major purchases. Only thing I want and need is new glasses since mine are old. Hopefully this month or next. I do need a computer monitor cuz using a 55 inch tv hanging on the wall, isn't helpful. I think I'm gonna wait on buying a new phone until atleast mid June. And look for sales too.
Just gotta stay the course and not get sidetracked. Been doing these survey things online and have made $60 in less than a month. Not major money but stilla little something, I could use that for gas money each month. Every bit helps when you trying to achieve some goals.