Comments on: Five (Okay…Three) Midsummer Goals

By: Carnival of Financial Goals | rocket finance

Carnival of Financial Goals | rocket finance — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:47:47 +0000

[...] posts Five (Okay…Three) Midsummer Goals. I don’t think most people spend any time on goals in the middle of the summer. That’s [...]

By: Kristy

Kristy — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:44:13 +0000

I just posted my goals on my blog–http://thebonnymess.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the inspiration!

By: Pinyo

Pinyo — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:42:51 +0000

@Sara — Wow, #1 is a big goal. But there’s nothing wrong with that. Good luck!

@Alison — I think “getting a promotion” is totally under our control. If you don’t purposefully position yourself for a promotion, I don’t think it will simply come to you. My rule of thumb is trying to go for one every 24-36 months, and if you can’t find one inside your company…look outside!

@Patrick — Hey, that’s a good class to take. Be sure to share what you learn with us. Also, remind me to submit this to your carnival.

By: Badminton is a Real Sport

Badminton is a Real Sport — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:22:32 +0000

[...] Pinyo shares his summer financial goals. [...]

By: Patrick

Patrick — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:48:27 +0000

Very good goals, Pinyo! I’m working on the same goals actually! In October I am taking an estate and will planning class at our local adult education center. It is put on by a local attorney. It’s three 2 hour classes and I’m looking forward to learning, then sharing what I learn.

By: Alison @ This Wasn't In The Plan

Alison @ This Wasn't In The Plan — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:35:30 +0000

Three is better than zero, right?
Thanks for the link. I like it that you put get a promotion. Sometimes those things are beyond our control, but still worth working towards. I just applied for a promotion at my part-time job and thought about adding it to my goals list, but didn’t because it didn’t seem like a goal to me. Now that I think about it though, there are some things that I can do to improve my chances, which means it is definitely a worthy goal.

By: Sara at On Simplicity

Sara at On Simplicity — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:22:34 +0000

1. Boost alternative income by 100 percent (dreaming big here!)
2. Increase monthly investment contributions
3. Start separate savings pool for short-term goals

By: Pinyo

Pinyo — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:07:37 +0000

@Sam — Yes, I would require some adjustment. So it’s a delicate balance between my job and my alternative income sources.

@TML — Thank you.

1. Term life.

2. I am new at Estate Planning, so I am starting with Suze’s to learn more about the process. As I learn more about the process, I’ll be consulting with a financial planner.

By: TML

TML — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:59:53 +0000

Pinyo: Good goals to have but:

1. I hope you haven’t applied for whole life insurance or some variation thereof.

2. Preparing the health care durable power of attorney is fine but I hope you are not relying on Suze Orman-in-a-box to do the asset protection and inheritance side of your estate planning.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:44:04 +0000

Thanks for sharing your goals. By the way, if you get promoted, would that be a “stumbling block” to your plan of no longer working for somebody else? If you get promoted, you may have to spend more time, work harder, please more people to stay with the current job?