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Old 05-04-2010, 07:46 AM   #1
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Just wanted to celebrate a little bit (obviously not around co-workers) but I'm a quarter-millionaire! Just did my monthly update, and I'm over $250k net worth (ex-equity) for the first time!

Just wanted to share the celebration with a community that understands and has been a help in getting here.

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Old 05-04-2010, 07:56 AM   #2
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Old 05-04-2010, 07:57 AM   #3
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Whoa! Congratulations--that is wonderful.
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Old 05-04-2010, 08:29 AM   #4
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Old 05-04-2010, 09:31 AM   #5
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Not bad for someone who is only 31!
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Old 05-04-2010, 09:55 AM   #6
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Congratulations! I won't give you a quarter of a dance; I'll do the whole thing....
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Old 05-04-2010, 10:14 AM   #7
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Old 05-04-2010, 10:56 AM   #9
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Congratulations, that's a great accomplishment!
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Old 05-04-2010, 11:24 PM   #10
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great job! it gets easier from here on due to compounding interest!
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Old 05-04-2010, 11:37 PM   #11
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Great job! Don't spend too much on the celebration.
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Old 05-04-2010, 11:59 PM   #12
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Congrats!
Hope you didn't peak after the close today

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Old 05-05-2010, 05:43 AM   #13
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the next 1/4 of a millionaire is easier
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Congratulations. Well on your way to your first million.
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Congratulations. Be sure to let us know how you are doing. When you reach whatever it is that is your next milestone, post again to let us know so we can be happy for you.
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Every such milestone is worth celebrating. Well done!
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Congrats! Well done and thanks for sharing your success story!
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