Your Two Cents: What Are You Resolving For 2009?

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Sat, 01/03/2009 - 7:00am by SavvySugar

It's going to be a great year. Can't you feel it? Resolutions are only worth your time if you believe that you can commit to them, so set your sights on one or two goals and begin taking the steps to fulfill them.

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Lilavati [+]

Well, since I'm getting married in April, loose weight for that occasion and then have a smart budget with my husband.

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 7:35am Report Comment

Lulla [+]

SAVE
SAVE
SAVE
then spend it on what i want Sticking out tongue

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 7:48am Report Comment

c a t h [+]

Finally pay off all the credit card debt I just let linger for YEARS. I can't wait until the day I send off that final check!

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 8:18am Report Comment

supercoolnat [+]

Continue saving for a down payment!

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 9:11am Report Comment

krae85 [+]

all of the above, except retirement.

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 9:21am Report Comment

verily [+]

Save up for a down payment.

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 1:09pm Report Comment

ilanac13 [+]

i think that the most important thing to me is to pay off my debt this year - so that's going to take precedence

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 1:29pm Report Comment

LoveSarah [+]

Pay down debt. Save more money. Make more money.
Smiling

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 1:36pm Report Comment

Spectra [+]

I need to contribute more to my 401(k) because I've been sort of just doing the default contribution. I also want to sit down with our company's bank rep to go through all the different investment options I have. I think right now I have the "medium risk/medium return" option selected and I think I may want to diversify it a little bit. I also resolve to spend less money on stupid little things when I'm out shopping. Only planned purchases allowed!

Sat, 01/03/2009 - 3:42pm Report Comment

jennjennnbubba [+]

to find a job!

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 12:17am Report Comment

aistea311 [+]

no vacation this year. the tax return is going directly into a CD account, no questions asked.

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 1:35am Report Comment

cubadog [+]

Pay off as much debt as I can and try to save money even if it is only $100 a paycheck just something has to go into savings.

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 6:57am Report Comment

kscincotta [+]

To stop wasting money on things like overdraft charges and late fees. I set up all my stuff through Mint.com this weekend and I already feel more in control of my finances then I have in years!

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 8:55am Report Comment

elle j [+]

Read more, drink more water

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 10:08am Report Comment

GlowingMoon [+]

More of the same. Live and learn. Smiling

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 5:04pm Report Comment

n00dledancer [+]

i'm still working on paying off some debt, but my main goal is to save up another $7k so i can get out of my parents' house by year end!

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 6:09pm Report Comment

Le Luxe [+]

Pay off my credit card debt. I WILL DO IT!! woohoo

Sun, 01/04/2009 - 7:17pm Report Comment

dcfashionista [+]

Save more money and to stop buying things I don't need. Also, to exercise, eat better and drink more water.

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 6:37am Report Comment

Antioxidant [+]

Pay off my car while saving money.

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 8:43am Report Comment

teperry3 [+]

pay off the remainder of my CC debt, save more money, but splurge for my 21st birthday in Vegas, no more over draft/late fees (I've have this for a few months and been so successful at it) Be wiser about my money and where I am spending it and keep up my diet and exercise regime, I've lost 5lbs in 2 weeks :]

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 9:43am Report Comment

cupcakers [+]

Learn more about money, I know some things but could learn so so much more-be more independent with financial things since I have my dad who usually helps me out, I am trying to learn more on my own and plan a better future. Since I am in college, trying to spend less money on things I don't really need, save money on the side to pay off loans for the future, etc..

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 10:24am Report Comment

esmerb [+]

Pay off my discover credit card!
Last year was a very good year for me in regards to managing money. I hope to keep it up and have not more credit card debt once and for all.

Mon, 01/05/2009 - 7:24pm Report Comment

anakiya [+]

I would like to meet with a financial advisor to figure out how to buy a house next year.

Sun, 01/11/2009 - 8:21am Report Comment

hey1tsjenny [+]

looks like a lot of people are saving up for property. Personally I just closed escrow. I'm going to be poor for a really long time...

Mon, 01/12/2009 - 11:44am Report Comment

MzKita [+]

I'm with DC Fashionista...I also waste a lot of money eating out (where I usually only complete half an entree anyway). Then there's just unnecessary odds and ends.

Tue, 01/13/2009 - 10:03am Report Comment

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