What is one good thing you learned here?

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Registered: 12-12-2004
What is one good thing you learned here?
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Wed, 09-21-2005 - 1:45am
Hi, everyone. Just curious---What is one good thing you learned about debt here you didnt know before, or that really helped you? It might help others who are struggling (again!). For me---It was learning about paying off something small, and the snowflake and rounding up the checks I wrote. Whiz.
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Wed, 09-21-2005 - 10:13am
Great question. For me, it wasn't so concrete. I learned that it is OK to not use credit cards. I know this sounds funny, but there is so much pressure from friends and family to just charge it. Most people I know accept debt as a normal part of life (like death and taxes). The community here helps give me the resolve I need when faced with pressure. I see people in every stage of debt repayment and it gives me something to strive for.
Thanks for everything!
Sandra
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 09-21-2005 - 6:07pm
Babysteps count.

All my best,
Danni

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Wed, 09-21-2005 - 7:28pm

Good one Danni! I agree, and I have learned that set backs are not the end of trying, you just have to pick yourself up and keep plugging away. And don't blame yourself for those set backs, it happens. Oh, I have also learned that everyone here has been or is currently going through the same thing and that is a huge comfort to know that you aren't alone. And one more thing, every success no matter how big or small is worth celebrating! :)

~leanne

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Thu, 09-22-2005 - 3:39pm
I've learned that it's not just me. I've known that there are lots of people in debt, but had never found people who would talk about it. Also, I've learned different ways of talking to a spouse about spending vs. saving. Thanks so much, everyone! I have almost no time right now, but it's great to be able to read everyone's updates. We're slowly plugging along these days!
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