My first entry.
I guess to know where I'm going it helps to know where I have been.
Up until 5 years ago, I was on the usual path of people who haven't a clue about money. Example:
A load of loans and credit card debts, powerful sports cars, run down home and no tangible assets of any kind.
I remember sitting at the table with bills and bills and bills piled up and thinking I know exactly how much money I have, and then knowing that it was no way near enough.
So where did I begin? I remember I picked up a copy of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad."
One year later it all ended when I found a copy of the "Richest Man in Babylon." Since then, I find that every bit of knowledge or advice concerning money can be found in this book.
For almost two years I have tracked every cent I have spent, saved or lost.
I met the girl of my dreams and chased her across Canada and the Middle East.
All the adventures resulted in us married and standing in an Australian airport with $4.05 in our pocket and a suit case each to call our own.
That was March 22nd, 2009.
It is now the 13th of January 2010 and we are expecting our first son within days; we have gone through the expensive and time costly wringer that is Australian Immigration.
We have a place of our own.
We own a reliable nissan patrol 4x4.
We have over 3 months of food in our cupboards.
We have not even $1.00 of debt.
We own completely everything we eat, drive and wear.
Despite having a pitiful income due to the economy, my wife and I still manage to save $204.00 a week.
I will update regularly as we try to reach our goals for 2010.
- Master Lewis
My First One.
January 13th, 2010 at 10:05 am
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad = Bad.
Richest Man in Babylon = Good!
Good work chasing the dream girl!
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To others who have a hard time reading pages like this, just do a select all (or ctrl+a) and the colors will change to something a bit easier to read (at least on my OS and browser)
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