Financial Goals: 

1. $2,000 into savings  SUPER CHECK–saved $2,600 this month!
2. $1,200 extra to mortgage  CHECK!  –sent in an extra $1,300
3. $1,050 for Greece flight CHECK! –found a fantastic deal for $912!
4. $650 into retirement accounts CHECK!
5. $600 for new bike & accessories CHECK! –got another deal; spent $530
6. $200 extra to student loans CHECK!
7. Limit variable spending to $500  CHECK!
8. Bring in an extra $200+   CHECK!  –Brought in an extra $1,398 this month
9. Pay for Philly trip out of monthly budget  Postponed due to Hurricane Irene
10. Limit non-reimbursed restaurant meals to once/week  CHECK!

Household Goals:

1. Install storm doors  Fail–no car to transport them right now…ugh
2. Have basement consultation done (our basement is having some moisture issues…fingers are crossed that it doesn’t need expensive repairs!)  CHECK!  Turns out I can DIY all the necessary repairs, which I’ll be doing this weekend before our friend Irene visits…

Personal Goals:

1. Bike to/from work–21 miles/day  CHECK!
2. Start up P90X (borrowed from BF)  On hold b/c I’ve been running more
3. Maintain healthy eating plan  CHECK!

 This was a fantastic month due to lots of work travel (which led to the subsequent low spending weeks) and maintaining my bike to the office routine.  Although my Net Worth decreased despite my stellar savings and debt repayment efforts (thank you, stock market), I’m quite pleased with my progress.  Bring on September!