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07-12-2009, 11:02 PM #1
Hi there, I'm new to this forum
I am based in Chicagoland and stumbled upon the Dave Ramsey Show when I bought my iPod and started hearing his podcasts. The message that Dave Ramsey dispenses on his show, FPU and TMM is consistent with my beliefs. I have been brought up with conservative values with respect to personal finance and know no other way than to spend less (actually much less) than what I earn.
This is the same message my children are also receiving from us. My spouse and I are both on board with Dave's ideas but have yet to implement some of his teachings, namely budgeting. I joined this forum to find more like minded individuals who believe that we, as responsible people, are expected to live within our means.
Look forward to learning from other members of this forum and do my bit of contribution.
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07-12-2009, 11:46 PM #2
Hi and welcome to Frugal Village from Ontario!
An obstacle is what comes up when you lose sight of your goal.
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2012 Lose-A-Pound-A-Week Challenge
I have 12.0 lbs to lose (as of Mon, May 14th, 2012)
Personal
Pay off my Morgage
$102,259.86 (as of May 15th, 2012 - 10 years, 1 months left...partly because we got a new interest rate
)/$108,631.38 (as of Dec. 3rd, 2011 - 12 years, 7 months left)
Pay off my Line of Credit
$6,531.97 (as of May 15th, 2012)/$17,790.73 (as of Dec. 3rd, 2011)
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07-13-2009, 09:49 AM #3
Hi and welcome!
2012 Debt Reduction
(cc#1) Kohl's- P.I.F. (closed)!!!!
(cc#2) Chase- P.I.F. (closed) !!!!!
(cc#3) capital one(mine)- $741.37 /$731.34
(cc#4) amazon-$1,458.47 / $863.94
(cc#5) Kohl's - $606.29 / $687.16(CLOSED!)
(cc#6) capital one(His)- $615.93 /$673.97
(cc#7) CHASE (HIS)- $1,985.14 / $1,055.85
(cc#8) Lowes(His)- $3,355.71 / $2,592.42
(cc#9) Tractor Supply(his)- $3,981.05 / $3,729.95
(cc#10) Visa(mine)- $918.12 / $1,021.83(CLOSED!)
(cc#11) Home Depot(his)-$3,796.87 / $3,375.31
(cc#12) Capital One(mine)- $2,991.98 / $2,967.94
(cc#13) Micro center- $743.61 / $755.60
car pyment- $16,245.30 / $17,773.46
house pymnt- $76,973.95 / $81,360.00
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$14.00 EF
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07-13-2009, 10:11 AM #4Super Moderator
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07-13-2009, 10:18 AM #5
Welcome! You've come to the right place.
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07-13-2009, 10:38 AM #6
Hello and welcome from PA
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07-13-2009, 11:29 AM #7Registered User
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Welcome to the the village from florida
Married 22 years to Mark
Mom to Ryan 25
Lisa 18
and Yorkie Lexi
SAHM in Florida

starting totals

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07-13-2009, 02:48 PM #9Moderator aka AmyBob
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Welcome from NJ!
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07-20-2009, 08:58 AM #13
Hi and welcome from NC.
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07-24-2009, 07:11 AM #15
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