Financial Timeline

  • Shelby is Born!

    Shelby is Born!
    My sister, Shelby, was born.
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    Financial Timeline

  • Nicholas is Born!

    Nicholas is Born!
    My brother, Nic, was born.
  • Moved to Willowbrook

    Moved to Willowbrook
    My family moved from Sugargrove, IL to Willowbrook, IL. It was a suburb about 20 minutes outside of the city, Chicago.
  • I was Born!

    I was Born!
    I was born today!
  • Nic broke his arm

    Nic broke his arm
    Nicholas broke his arm, which was a large medical bill my parents had to pay.
  • Mom began to Substitute Teach

    Mom began to Substitute Teach
    My mom began subbing at our elementary school.
  • Dad got a new job

    Dad got a new job
    My Dad quit his job at Landis Plastics, and began his job at Berry Plastics.
    He worked at Berry Plastics before, until 2004.
  • Nic broke his leg

    Nic broke his leg, which was another medical bill for my parents.
  • Got a new Dog

    Got a new Dog
    My parents surpised my siblings and I with a new chocolate lab, Mocha.
  • Diagnosed with Diabetes

    Diagnosed with Diabetes
    I was diagnosed with Diabetes in the 4th grade, which added a medical expense for my parents.
  • Bought a Car

    Bought a Car
    My mom got a new 2008 Ford Edge.
  • Mom began teaching

    Mom began teaching
    My mom began teaching 4th grade in Chicago, but only for a year because we moved.
  • Bought a House

    Bought a House
    We decided to build a house in Evansville, which was a large expense.
  • Moved to Evansville

    Moved to Evansville
    Due to my Dads job at Berry Plastics, my family moved down to Evansville, so he could take his promotion.
  • Mom began teaching in Evansville

    Mom began teaching in Evansville
    My mom began teaching 5th grade at Scott Elementary School.
  • I began Umpiring

    I began Umpiring
    I began umping 10U softball games with my brother, and earned $30 a game.
  • Bought a new car

    Bought a new car
    My dad got a new 2010 Volkswagon cc Sport.
  • Florida

    Florida
    I went on a trip to Florida with my friends and spent $300. I usually like to save my money, but I told my parents that I would pay for this.
  • Money Habits

    I do not spend my money freely. I like to save it, and only spend it on things I need....if my parents won't pay for it for me. Most often, I only spend my money when I do things with my friends. I do not have a credit or debit card, because I pay for everything in cash. I find it easier to save my money when I actually hold it in my hand.
  • College

    College
    When I was little, I always wanted to go to Tenneessee Universtiy to study Criminal Law, but I am not so sure about that plan anymore.
  • Go to School for Masters Degree

    I plan to go to school and get my MD.
  • New Job

    New Job
    I am aiming to find a job right out of college, doing something I love and try to keep the job as long as I can, so I can work my way up.
  • Buy a New Car

    Buy a New Car
    I would like to save up money from my new job in order to buy myself a decent car
  • Purchase a House

    Purchase a House
    I would like to be able to buy a house, or apartment for myself.
  • Get Married

    Get Married
    I hope to get married, once I am done with school.
  • Blackhawks Tickets

    Blackhawks Tickets
    Purchase season tickets to the Chiago Blackhawks games
  • New Pets

    New Pets
    I would like to have about 3 dogs once I get married or have a house....a chocolate lab, a rottwiler, and a beagle or yellow lab
  • Have a kid

    Have a kid
    I would like to wait and have kids about a year after I get married, so that we can get settled.
  • Go on Vacation

    Go on Vacation
    Go on a vacation to the Bahamas.
  • Go on a Cruise

    Go on a Cruise
    Go on a Carribbean Cruise, since I have never been on one.