Lessons Learned: The First Paycheck

Ah, the first paycheck. That paycheck was my green flag to spending. That paycheck supported my materialism. That paycheck never had a chance to make it to my savings account. Why? Because I made the classical mistake of spending it all before I paid myself.

Growing Up with Mommy

My childhood. Growing up almost poor but not knowing it...

When I was 4-years-old my mom remarried and moved my family (I have a younger sister) to the United States. My stepdad was an engineer working in Manhattan. We lived in a one bedroom apartment in Jackson Heights, NY. It small, but cozy in it's familiar way. It was a normal childhood really. Nothing changed until the day my stepdad had a heart attack. That's where this story really starts.

Naming Financial Trajectory

Okay, I'm somewhat of an engineering geek. When I was thinking of blog names I wanted it to be interesting but reflecting my inner geek. I was thinking along the lines of financial path or journey. At one point I was thinking of calling it an Odyssey. Yes, it was an epic decision.

While using DomainsBot with the variations setting selected, the word trajectory came up. It was like BAM! I called my boyfriend and asked for his opinion and he liked it. He's also a mechanical engineer but likes to be known as an entrepreneur. He has an inner nerd in him. I love it.

So that's how this personal finance blog got it's name. I'll be writing about my personal financial trajectory as I navigate the internet and all the other PF blogs out there looking for a clue on how to make me financially smarter. Hope you'll join and keep up with me.

Good night. =)

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First Post!

Welcome to my personal finance blog! I hope you check out my About and My Money History pages to get to know more about me. If you like what you see, please add me to your feeds and spread the word. See you around on some of the other finance blogs and websites.

Thanks!

Patti