Debt Reduction & Money Management Discussions on debt reduction, credit cards, consolidation, debt free living, and money. Snowballing debt, paying yourself first, and money management.
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And the fat lady is FINALLY singing!!!
Well, I am pleased to announce that as of today, our $18,000 home equity loan has been paid in full. We took it out last August and as of today, it is gone. Every extra cent we've had has gone toward that loan and it has been tight. Because of it, we have nothing in savings and nothing in checking. It's been paycheck to paycheck and will continue to be until next September as repercussions for this loan, but it's gone. Done. No more a sucking drain on our finances.
A weight has definitely been lifted.
Okay, now onto the van loan!
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I think it's amazing how quickly you paid it off. You should be proud.
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Way to go!!
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wooohoooo you debt killing queen you!!!!!
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WTG!
That's wonderful. I'm thrilled for ya, I know it's been hard, but well worth it, yes?
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Way to go!
AMAZING!
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Excellent job Amy!
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WOW! You go Amy! That is amazing that you were able to pay it off so quickly.
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WTG!
You should be really proud of yourselves! I wish we would get that serious about our mortgage...
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My gosh Amy I can't believe how fast you were able to pay that off. Way To GO!
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I'm totally in awe of your determination to pay this off and your ability to get it done! Congratulations Amy!
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Good job!
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And the fat lady is FINALLY singing!!!
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That's wonderful. I'm thrilled for ya, I know it's been hard, but well worth it, yes?
Way to go!
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