Mr. Sam's 401K

After more than a year, Mr. Sam is finally eligible for his 401k.  And it even comes with a match.  Hooray!

To start, since we are having a year of financial set backs and struggles we have set the contribution amount at a reasonable number.  We will, hopefully increase it as we work it into our budget.

Target Moves

Early I posted about a recent Phishing email I received at work.  As I previously mentioned, I shopped at Target during the time of the data breach (which seems to be growing each day).  I already canceled and ordered a new debit card and I have checked my credit report using the free credit report site.

Today, I signed up for Target's free credit monitoring.

Last week, I put in a limit order for Target stock. If the stock drops enough, I'll take advantage of the discount.

Holiday Cheer - 401K Match

For the first time in my corporate career, this year I received a 401K match.  My employer contributed "profit sharing" in the amount of $5,500.  

That was a surprise and certainly welcome holiday cheer at the end of somewhat tough financial year for us (with Mr. Sam's layoff).  

How Low Can You Limbo

In addition to our primary home mortgage, we have three other mortgages on our investment properties.  In working on updating our net worth numbers today  I realized that one of our investment property mortgages is now under $100,000 (specifically $97,061).  Something about getting that loan number under $100,000 makes me very happy!!

We are also just a month away from getting our investment mortgage totals under $300,000.  Which I will similarly celebrate next month.  Gotta look for those silver linings.