Goals 2010

Note: Goals were written March 2010.

Goal 1: Budget for Checkbook One
- Write a budget for Checkbook One each month, one week prior to the start of the month.
- Update weekly - amount spent and amount remaining for budget categories.
- Share weekly budget updates with Mr H and get his feedback.
- Evaluate each month's budget at the end of that month.

Goal 2: Decrease food costs
- Keep food, cleaning and personal care budget to $650/month
- Look for ways to decrease that $650 figure

Goal 3: Save 9% of monthly income towards retirement. Look for ways to increase the percentage to 15%.

Goal 4: Limit coffee stops (ie, Starbucks) to two per week.

Goal 5: Sell one item on Craig's list per month, 10 items total (minimum) for 2010.

Future goal: Develop a source of "egg money".

Future goal: In five years move closer to our church.