HelpMePayOffMyDebt
I am currently trying to become debt free. I started off at $45,000.00 Oct, 2008.
I have started a blog at: http://helpmepayoffmydebt.com where people can complete free trials/offers to assist in the endeavor.
I didn't realize how stressed I was about my debt until I saw it on a website! How did I let myself get this out of control?
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In the last few months I have been blessed with the desire to become debt free.
I have sold stuff and canceled services (cable, the fastest of the high speed internet) all in the name of becoming debt free.
I have now taken a step back and looked at what I have accomplished.
In the ...
The Debt Snowball.
This technique was made famous by the great American Dave Ramsey, but it has one major flaw...
In order for it to be effective, you have to be the most un-disciplined person (in order to get deep in debt) who suddenly became the most disciplined (so you can pay off that debt).&n...
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Perhaps a better question is... Why do we pay taxes.
Looking at my paycheck, I don't see the benefits. They keep taking more and more, and I keep getting less and less.
Did any of you attend Dave Ramsey's Town Hall For Hope?
I found it wonderfully motivating.
The best part for me was when Dave Ramsey was talking about the economy as a whole. He was referring to a common belief that if you get something, someone has to lose something.
He chose to loo...
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I had a similar experience, except, not nearly as bad. They reduced my credit card limit so I could no longer put all of my monthly payments on the card, and then pay that one off (it was for convenience, not necessity). So, I had a couple late payments as well.
Honey and salad dressing are luxuries! haha. Just kidding. Good ideas! Everything helps.