Recent content by jessica617

I am still working full time. There's no possibility of going part-time at my current job, nor would I want to.

Thanks everyone for the input! I'll hold off on borrowing from the 401k and try to be more patient.

I'm going for my M.S. in Computer Information Systems and I'll be done in May 2012. My company offers $5k/year in tuition reimbursement which helps a little. Even though my job pays crap (downside of being in a fun industry), I really love it and I don't plan on going anywhere at least until...

Hi all. I haven't posted on here in years, but I need some advice and you've all been so helpful in the past. I have been making a lot of progress in the past few years, but I'm still struggling with some credit card debt. I've negotiated with my creditors and lowered my interest rates, sold...

I second what armor99 said - everybody's advice is so valuable to me, since I know little to nothing. My parents also never taught me the importance of saving, but rather, the importance of being materialistic and keeping up a good image. It's going to be annoying living with them again and...

Wow, I just revisited this thread and had no idea I had gotten these responses! Thank you all SO much. You have no idea how much better I feel about my situation. Things will be changing for me in the next few months. I've been interviewing for jobs in Boston, which pay significantly higher...

I like Wordpress or Blogger. They are pretty customizable, yet easy to use.

Hi everyone. I have been lurking on this board for a while and figured I might as well register. My name is Jessica, I just turned 27 and I have always dreamed of retiring early enough to really enjoy life. My problem is that I got a late start in growing up and being responsible, and it's...