It’s time for a debt update…
First off, I’d like to thank the academy for choosing my film…
Oh wait. Wrong speech. *Scrambles through flashcards*
Here it is…
First off, I’d like to thank Dave Ramsey who showed me that finding a budget method that works for me is better than getting a raise. Second, I’d like to thank the tanking economy for showing me that nothing is guaranteed and I should never rely on a steady paycheck. Third, I’d like to thank the banks… who keep sending me letters offering to raise limits, sell me cars, and refinance everything I own with low interest and no fees. Without these constant letters, I wouldn’t get the joy of being reminded that… I’m SCARING them.
1.) In case you didn’t pick up on the last post…
I PAID OFF MY CAR!!

2.) We’re only at 2% paid off on our credit card. If we stay on schedule… we’re looking at clearing this in July. So far… this is all you get for the pictorial example:
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Still waiting:
3.) My husband’s truck
4.) My student loan
5.) My husband’s student loans
How much have we paid down?
$7,160.15
I’m making $13,000 less a year and… I’ve made more progress in the last four months than I have in the last four years.
And… we were also able to build three months worth of savings in the bank just in case one of us loses our job.
I have two words to express how I feel…
WOO HOO!
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Posted: February 17th, 2009 under Debt Reduction, Life in General, Personality, Saving Money.
Comments: 7
Comments
Comment from Michelle
Time: February 17, 2009, 5:14 am
YEEE HAW! Congrats Beks! That is super awesome!
Comment from mikey
Time: February 17, 2009, 6:51 am
inspiring
Comment from Single Guy Money
Time: February 17, 2009, 6:55 am
Congratulations! Keep up the good work.
Comment from jaz
Time: February 17, 2009, 9:09 am
you are awesome! thanks for writing all of this!!!
Comment from Nicole
Time: February 17, 2009, 2:51 pm
Way to go!! I hope I have awesome FPU stories one day. I did manage to pay off 2 cards already(they weren’t small) and $3000 to another. WooHoo!!!
Comment from Lizzie
Time: February 17, 2009, 3:27 pm
AMAZING! So happy for you guys!!!
Comment from merch
Time: February 17, 2009, 5:04 pm
Really nice work!!! Every dollar has a name, right?
Keep the focus!!

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