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  1. 12-20-2007, 06:18 PM #1
    wulong32
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    Default As of today I am the proud owner....

    of the Complete Tightwad Gazette! Woohoo! I feel empowered already! I cant wait to meet and exceed all of my goals for the new year. I just started reading it, but Im already in love!
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  2. 12-20-2007, 06:32 PM #2
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    Congrats!!!

    I borrowed all three books from the library just last month. Wow! An amazing set of books - I was won over, and they really put me into the proper frame of mind to remain frugal without becoming miserly.

    I hope you get as much out of them as I did.

    Jen
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    3 kitties (2 adopted from my daughter)


    As of January 1, 2011------------------------ Updated June 10, 2011
    Short term goals:
    - $2,000: to set up my consulting business. DONE! INVESTED ANOTHER $5000!
    - $4,000: down payment gift to daughter to bring her down payment on a house to 20% and avoid PMI. ON HOLD.... her offer wasn't accepted...
    - $1,500: pay off Student loan ALMOST THERE!
    - $1,200: pay off credit card (was disputing with creditor (ALL PREDATORY FEES charged on ZERO BALANCE), but I'm giving up the fight to make this go away...) PUT OFF till June/July
    - $11,600: Pay off Cornerstone car loan by end of May 2011 DONE
    - Complete tax returns by February 15th DONE




    Long term goals:
    Continue to follow a modified Dave Ramsey plan to pay off debt. Progress has been made, but there is much to do...
    Balances January 1, 2011 -----------------June 10, 2011
    Citimortgage on home: $104,500-------- $102,775
    BofA Mtg on Rental: $27,000------------ $26,000(Est)
    HSBC Equity Line on Rental: $11,900------ $9,902
    Citibank car loan: $13,830 -------------- $11,663
    Cornerstone car loan: $11,600------- PAID OFF!!
    Student Loan: $1,500------------------ $320
    Credit card: $1,200-------------------- $1,200
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  3. 12-20-2007, 06:46 PM #3
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    ~Oh you're making me jealous! My copy is on loan-out. I usually re-read it this time of year to get myself motivated for the new year. Happy reading!~
    ~Constance ~DH ~DS 9~DD 7 ~DD 1
    2012 FLING: 1706 OUT, 293 IN
    MENU PLANNING:4/52
    BLOG POSTS: 3/30
    BOOKS READ:24
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  4. 12-20-2007, 07:29 PM #4
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    Congrats and I wish it many years of use

    Cant wait to hear your favorite parts!!!
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  5. 12-20-2007, 10:46 PM #5
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    Let me know how it is and I might buy it. I checked the library and they don't have it.
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  6. 12-20-2007, 11:36 PM #6
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    I bought the complete 3-volume combined book used for $6 or $8 and it was totally worth it! Read the whole thing before I knew it.
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  7. 12-21-2007, 09:53 AM #7
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    Enjoy! I miss mine!!!
    My Blog: http://amysreallife.wordpress.com

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    Our Only Debt: Mortgage - $454,243.56
    2012 Grocery Challenge: $474.57/$500 January
    Fling 2012 Things in 2012 Challenge: 253/2012
    Reading Challenge: 6 book read in 2012

    Always remember others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself."
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  8. 12-21-2007, 10:02 AM #8
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    Bought mine a couple years ago.
    some of it is off the wall but I like most of it. Enjoy
    To be One With The Universe In Spirit, Mind and Body




    BEF $ 0/ $1000








    "Every achiever that I have ever met says, 'My life turned around when I began to believe in me.'"
    ~ Dr. Robert H. Schuller, Minister and Author~
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  9. 12-21-2007, 10:35 AM #9
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    Yes some of it came from readers who may have really needed to cut back.
    So you can get inspired by some and actually do others.

    In the front Amy drew a little diver and shows you each one of us will "dive" to a different level of frugality and thats ok

    Currently I dont appear frugal at all, but I still am.

    Years ago I did a LOT of that book and it wasnt uncommon to notice something in my home "looking frugal" hahaha.
    Baggies drying, bread bags saved, cloth diapers soaking, refridge roll dough in the fride, homemade choclate syrup.
    You name it I did it.
    I had a lot more savings back then too hmmmmmmmm
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  10. 12-21-2007, 10:47 AM #10
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    Congrats! It's a great read, that's for sure
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  11. 12-21-2007, 01:43 PM #11
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    Wonderful. My oldest daughter is not that much younger than you. Maybe one day she'll be motiviated to read them. She's 17 and still has 1 1/2 years of high school. Not quite ready to be on her own yet.
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  12. 12-21-2007, 06:10 PM #12
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    Ahhh, the "Tightwad Bible". My favorite book on the subject of frugality. I keep my copy in our bookcase in the kitchen with all of 's cookbooks and my herbal lore books. It is in constant use in our home. God Bless Amy D!
    If you're interested in frugal living, minimalism and and
    family centralized living, please visit my website at http://www.miniMOMist.com.
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  13. 12-21-2007, 08:28 PM #13
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    Congrats!!!! I am in the middle of reading it, and I love it!
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