Financial Recovery Blueprint
Financial Position Summary
Status: ACTIVE | Owner: Greg Anthony | Timeline: May-Dec 2026 (Phase 1-2) | 2027+ (Phase 3-4)
MONTHLY INCOME:
W2 Salary (Los Reyes) $5,847.22
VACP Pension $3,938.58
Main House Rent $2,800.00
Isaac Backyard (Zelle) $1,275.00
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TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME $13,860.80
FIXED OBLIGATIONS:
AR Mortgages (Planet Home) $1,384.86
AR 2nd Lien (NewRez) $3,178.38
Transportation $2,332.27
Insurance $794.52
Utilities & Services $548.95 (includes AT&T $313.95)
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SUBTOTAL FIXED $8,238.98
CREDIT CARD DEBT (HIGH-INTEREST):
Citi Costco @ 26.74% $6,848.86
Capital One QS @ 30.49% $1,043.22
Capital One Plat @ 28.99% $206.60
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TOTAL CREDIT CARD DEBT $8,098.68
BNPL DEBT (0% GRACE):
Affirm $4,332.54
Acima (3-mo payoff target) $3,880.00
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TOTAL BNPL DEBT $8,212.54
CURRENT LIQUID ASSETS:
CalCoast Checking $3,937.33
Navy Federal Checking $849.11
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TOTAL LIQUID $4,786.44
⚠ CRISIS LEVEL: 3 credit cards maxed + past due. Interest bleeding at 26-30% APR. Credit bureau reporting risk (30-60 day deadline). AutoPay bouncing due to insufficient CalCoast liquidity.
$8,098.68
High-Interest Debt
$8,238.98
Fixed Monthly Obligations
$5,621.82
Monthly Surplus (if disciplined)
$4,786.44
Emergency Fund
Credit Card Crisis Details
CARD INVENTORY:
| Card | Balance | Limit | APR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi Costco (2145) | $6,848.86 | $6,800 | 26.74% | OVER LIMIT |
| Capital One QS (6629) | $1,043.22 | $1,000 | 30.49% | OVER LIMIT |
| Capital One Plat (2877) | $206.60 | $200 | 28.99% | OVER LIMIT |
Immediate Actions (May 1-3)
☐ Disable AutoPay on all 3 credit cards
☐ Call Citi Costco (1-855-378-6467) → Fee waiver request
☐ Call Capital One (800-227-4825) → Fee waiver request (both cards)
☐ Set up manual payments from Navy Federal
☐ Verify CalCoast balance >$2,000
CREDITOR SCRIPT:
"Account went over due to cash flow timing. Making full payment [DATE].
Request past-due fee waiver, over-limit fee reversal, and any additional
late fees be waived given circumstances and committed payoff."
Monthly Obligations Breakdown
HOUSING & REAL ESTATE:
Primary Residence (El Cajon)
Caliber Home Loans Balance/Payment TBD
Investment Property (Fort Smith, AR)
Planet Home Lending $1,384.86/mo (6.49%, $141,858 principal)
NewRez-ShellPoint $3,178.38/mo (structure TBD)
Rental Income -$550.00/mo (non-cash-positive)
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AR NET OBLIGATION $4,012.24/mo
TRANSPORTATION:
Prius Lease $389.43/mo (due ~05/01)
Tundra Loan $1,152.38/mo (due ~27th)
Ally Jeep (Business) $790.46/mo (due ~27th)
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TOTAL TRANSPORTATION $2,332.27/mo
INSURANCE:
Columbus Life $595.98/mo (split billing — investigate)
Western-Southern $198.54/mo (purpose TBD)
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TOTAL INSURANCE $794.52/mo
UTILITIES & SERVICES:
Solar Servicing $200.00/mo
AT&T (NEW) $313.95/mo
OG&E / AR Property $35.00/mo
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TOTAL UTILITIES $548.95/mo
TOTAL FIXED OBLIGATIONS $8,238.98/mo
Phase 1: Stabilization (May 2026)
OBJECTIVE: Stop the bleeding. Prevent overdrafts, failed payments, and additional fees.
ACTIONS:
• Freeze all new BNPL purchases (Affirm, Klarna)
• Disable credit card AutoPay (prevents bounce fees)
• Call creditors for fee waivers (May 1-3)
• Set up manual payments from Navy Federal
• Verify CalCoast liquidity
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
✓ No new overdraft fees
✓ No new AutoPay bounces
✓ All minimum payments made on time
✓ CalCoast balance >$2,000
✓ Navy Federal balance >$1,500
Phase 2: Crisis Resolution (Jun-Jul 2026)
OBJECTIVE: Clear past-due status, eliminate high-interest debt, prevent credit bureau damage.
STRATEGY:
• Aggressive credit card payoff ($1,500+/month)
• Acima aggressive payoff (3-month sprint, $1,293/month to $0)
• Bring all accounts current (prevent 30+ day reporting)
• Request Affirm deferrals on Rack Attack + Ikon if possible
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
✓ Capital One cards cleared by June 30
✓ Citi Costco <$4,000 by July 31
✓ Acima paid to $0 by July 31
✓ All past-due statuses removed
Phase 3: Structural Repair (Aug-Dec 2026)
OBJECTIVE: Rebuild emergency fund, establish sustainable discretionary budget.
ALLOCATION:
Emergency Fund Building $1,000/mo
Remaining BNPL Obligations ~$800/mo
Discretionary (capped) $300/mo
Contingency/Buffer ~$1,112/mo
MILESTONES:
September 2026 Emergency fund hits $5,000
December 2026 Emergency fund reaches $8,000+
Phase 4: Long-Term (2027+)
OBJECTIVE: Build full emergency fund, optimize mortgages, address strategic decisions.
TARGETS:
Full Emergency Fund $22,608 (3 months fixed obligations)
Credit Score Target 700+
Discretionary Budget $500/mo (sustainable)
AR Property Decision Refinance/Sell/Hold by Q1 2027
Mortgage Optimization Evaluate refi opportunities
Immediate Action Checklist
BY EOD APRIL 29:
☐ Send CalCoast Checking + Savings screenshot
☐ Send Citi Best Buy statement (if available)
☐ Decide: Cancel Rack Attack ($291/mo starting May 13)?
☐ Decide: Cancel Ikon Passes ($236/mo starting May 20)?
BY MAY 1:
☐ Disable credit card AutoPay (all 3 cards)
☐ Call Citi Costco (1-855-378-6467)
☐ Call Capital One (800-227-4825) — both cards
☐ Set up manual payments from Navy Federal
BY MAY 5:
☐ Verify all payments posted successfully
☐ Confirm CalCoast balance >$2,000
☐ Document all creditor communications
MAY PAYMENT TIMELINE:
05/01 Prius Lease $389.43
05/01 Planet Home (AR) $1,384.86
05/01 CITI COSTCO (MANUAL) $476.09
05/01 CAP ONE QS (MANUAL) $300.00
05/02 VACP Pension (income deposit) +$3,938.58
05/02 Los Reyes W2 (income) +$2,923.61
05/13 Affirm Rack Attack $291.00
05/16 CITI COSTCO (DUE DATE) $476.09
05/17 CAP ONE QS (DUE DATE) $100.00
05/20 CAP ONE PLAT (DUE DATE) $50.00
05/20 Affirm Ikon Passes $236.33
05/27 Ally Auto + Tundra $1,182.89
05/27 Columbus Life $595.98
Success Metrics by Phase
PHASE 1: STABILIZATION (May 2026)
Metric Target Status
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Overdraft fees $0.00 TBD
AutoPay bounces 0 TBD
Credit card payments on time 100% TBD
CalCoast balance >$2,000 TBD
Navy Federal balance >$1,500 TBD
PHASE 2: CRISIS RESOLUTION (Jun-Jul 2026)
Metric Target Status
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Capital One cards cleared 2 of 2 TBD
Acima paid off $0.00 TBD
Citi Costco balance <$4,000 TBD
All accounts current 100% TBD
Credit bureau reporting PREVENTED TBD
PHASE 3: STRUCTURAL REPAIR (Aug-Dec 2026)
Metric Target Status
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Emergency fund (milestone 1) $5,000 Sep 2026
Emergency fund (target) $8,000+ Dec 2026
Discretionary budget capped $300/mo Aug 2026
BNPL obligations cleared $0.00 Oct 2026
PHASE 4: LONG-TERM (2027+)
Metric Target Status
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Full emergency fund $22,608 TBD
Credit score improvement 700+ TBD
AR property decision Decision Q1 2027
Sustainable discretionary $500/mo TBD