retirement update:

My forms are filled out and it looks like i can purchase around a years worth of Cal PERS credit for 1300-1400.

This will make my retirement go up around $30 a month. (i'd get all this money back by age 59)

Woot woot.

I'll submit the papers on Thurday and wait for the real calPERS estimate for sure, but it looks like I have all the money right now to cover the costs. (1,000 i set aside for 2009 Roth... and 600 left from mutual funds I won't be buying.)

I'm going to see if I can use the money in that retirement account that I found to make the purchase. I'll save the paperwork (since i asked them to mail me my options and updates) and wait for the official statement... then call around HR to get answers.