An Introduction

I will start off this journey with a little reflection of where I have been.  I was raised by my parents with three sisters.  Both of my parents were gainfully employed, my father as a small business owner and my mother as a RN.  I have been saving money since I can remember.  I still recall small IOU's found in my money box as a boy, from my parents, when they needed something extra that month.  My family provided for me all that I "needed" and some of what I wanted.  My parent's classic quote was "save your money!" when I asked them for something I wanted.

I have worked since I was fifteen but spent my early money on travel.  I have been to many beautiful places and had the fortune to live outside the country for a over a year before I went to college.

I am now married and my wife and I have been fortunate so far during the past six years.  I just turned 29 and I believe that my personal finances are coming along.  Throughout this blog I will be honest to myself and anyone who would like to read this.  I will post true and accurate information and if you have questions or polite comments please feel free to leave them. 

A quick mention of some highlights for this blog.  I am a Federal Government employee and will be speaking a lot about the TSP throughout my posts.  The TSP is an index investing tool with a match from the Government.  Please be patient with me as I begin to update my information.  Thank you for your interest.