So the challenge is 1/6 over. I took a few minutes to see how I'm doing:
1) Bank bonuses - (Goal: $900) - So far, I've received $75 and have another $300 on the way. I have my next two offers, for $50 (Mar) and $100 (Apr) lined up; I just need to review the details of each.
2) Books - (Goal: $360) - I'm taking the ebook items off my outstanding list. If they ever end up paying out it will be gravy. Between them and half.com, I've already received $72.01. It's going to be tough to get to $360 though.
3) Rebates - (Goal: $120) - I'm doing great here. I've already received $49 and am waiting on $115.38 more. I think the shortfall from the books will be made up here. I just never realized there were so many out there!
4) Recycling - (Goal: $100) - I don't know what I was smoking when I came up with this number...I have a total of $1.50 so far. Just don't see this happening at all!
5) Other - (Goal: $520) - So far I've gotten $49 from referrals, keep the change and other miscellaneous things.
6) Daily savings that I actually move - (New Category) - I don't really have a goal here. I just started it after seeing Ima's success. From now on, when I use coupons, discounted gift cards, and do other things to save money I would normally spend, the money is going in here. This could be a huge category for me, I just need to be disciplined enough to actually move the money. So far I have $33.09.
So that means I have $263.92 already, and another $415.38 outstanding, so at least I'm on track to meet my $2000 goal.
February Challenge Update
March 1st, 2006 at 09:57 pm