View Full Version : Paid off my first credit card!


sunnysideup
04-20-2006, 09:18 AM
I am so excited this morning. DH and I got paid this morning and with working in our budget I was able to save enough in 2 weeks to pay off a $300 balance on one of our credit cards. I paid this one off first so I could have a sense of accomplishment, and it feels so great!

I'm getting ready to tackle the next card with a balance of $450. Hopefully that will be gone by the end of next month. After that card I'll tackle the next one that has $1600. Then I'll just have one more with a balance of $900. I'm starting to go with the highest intrest rates now.

My main goal is to get out of credit card debt by October. After that we will just have the car to pay off and the balance is around $3000 right now. Our budget is working out better than I had planned and as soon as the debt is gone, we can start throwing more money into savings.

Thanks everyone for the posts on this site, they have helped me out so much!!

banana
04-20-2006, 09:26 AM
It is a great feeling! Congrats to you!

frugalfarmwife
04-20-2006, 09:28 AM
WOOOOHOOOO!!!! CONGRATS!!! YOU GO!!!!!

:cheergrl: :cheergrl: :cheergrl:


Doesn't it feel great? That next one will be gone before you know it!!

kj

ama
04-20-2006, 09:33 AM
What a great feelling -- that is real progress!

FrugalMomof3
04-20-2006, 09:34 AM
Congrats! It feels great doesn't it?

freedeal
04-20-2006, 11:20 AM
Congrats. Keep up the good work. I just have to say I LOVE A BUDGET.

suzysaver
04-20-2006, 11:28 AM
Great Job ! I really need to tighten up a little more and see if I can squeeze a few more bucks for my cc debit.

AmyBoz
04-20-2006, 11:29 AM
Good for you!!!

PeacewithMyself
04-20-2006, 11:40 AM
Congratulations! One step closer to financial freedom! :cheer4:

Libby
04-20-2006, 11:56 AM
Good job!!! (dont forget to snowball!) :cheergrl:

SMILESFRSD
04-20-2006, 02:14 PM
:congrats:way to go! :yippee::yippee: :yippee: :yippee: :yippee:

Mom23boys
04-20-2006, 06:06 PM
Way to go! Sounds like you are on a mission!

mom2knk
04-20-2006, 06:18 PM
Congratulations!!!:)

wendy
04-20-2006, 06:47 PM
I'm proud of you. Now call and cancel that account and cut up the card and you'll feel the shackles release you!!!

guest7
04-20-2006, 06:55 PM
WTG!!
Woohooo!!

joyb
04-20-2006, 09:47 PM
:grball: Yay! I remember how wonderful it felt when I called to cancel my cc after it was finally paid. :call: The lady sounded so surprised. teehee

homesteadmamma
04-20-2006, 09:52 PM
Congratulations - great job!!

Kimberlina
04-21-2006, 11:00 AM
Woohoo!!! WTG!!!