I finally made it here and now I'm not sure what to do.
I just started a job in Boston this year, in Jan 20 something, 85k salary. 10k starting bonus.
So, some starting figures.
assets:
3,700$ in checking/savings
2,700$ in Sep-Ira
13,856$ still in my college 529 plan. I just got a bachelors in Comp Sci
4,300$ monthly pay
costs:
6,900$ in student loans. (Just graduated in Dec, don't need to pay yet)
food - 200$ a month estimate
misc- 100$ a month possibly
I'm living in an apartment with my girlfriend that is 1800$ a month, we only need to pay for one more month. Hope to get the deposit back.
Searching for something in the 1500$ range. We don't know her income yet, but she is working now. She has a bachelors in communication disorders.
I already slipped up and got health insurance without asking for advice here >>. I got a high premium low deductible plan I think. I take some expensive meds. I also got life insurance and accident protection. I think that all costs 3000$ a year ish.
I'm aiming for retiring at 45, not sure if that's realistic.