<prompt> Human: New members, please read through the New User OrientationInstead of posting individual threads for positive success stories of how youve funded your emergency fund, made progress on your debt, saved for a future goal, reached a certain net worth, or anything else you would like to share, lets consolidate everyones stories into one weekly thread!Make a top-level comment if you want to share something positive regarding your personal finances!For past Triumphant Thursday threads, please search the Weekly Archive  <response>: In the past 4 months, Ive paid off 3,575 in student loans and 5,600 on my car loan thanks to travel per diem. This has saved me 1.16 on daily interest! Hoping to pay off the car 9,200 remaining and most of the student loans 17,500 remaining before Im off travel in AprilMay. Then Ill be dumping money into my TSP 10 contribution with 5 matching right now, saving for a house down payment, and starting a Roth IRA while lowering my student loan payments as theyll be at around 3.25.Also got my first credit card and improved my credit score significantly. Feels good to get on track. 