2024 Goals - It's All About the Money....

Not really, of course, as I do have other goals, but having Sam start college in 2024 (with Nick just behind him in 2025) is definitely bringing our budget to the forefront of our goals! You'll notice a heavier weighting on financial goals this year, as we tighten things up a bit, and ensure we're ready for the upcoming college years.

Here's what I'm thinking about, in terms of goals for 2024.

Financial:

• Max both boys 529s - $34,000
  
• Max our 401ks (standard contribution for me + M's catch up contribution) - $53,500
• Save the remainder of Sam's college expenses. This is a huge stretch goal, and is dependent upon a variety of things, but I'd like to wrap up his savings, so we can move on to finishing out Nick's college expenses. By having the savings even a year or so in advance, it reduces the need for us to cash flow as much, and gives me more work flexibility. 
• Earn $3,000 in side hustle
• Set monthly pantry or freezer challenges

Family:

• Help Sam transition to college
• Get Nick through the college application process + SATs & AP tests for both boys
• Optimize our points, perks, miles, etc, to keep travel costs in check while enjoying travel
• Plan one fun activity per month with both boys, until Sam leaves for college

Fitness:

• Stretch 2x/week
• Lose weight (135 by Sam's graduation)
• Run 2 half marathons + Hood to Coast
• Continue to strength train regularly
• Follow the No S diet

Personal:

• Get together with friends 1x/month
• Practice Farsi 100 times
• Declutter 500 items from the house (can include papers, etc) 

What about you? What goals do you have for 2024?