In Shock

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Registered: 09-07-2003
In Shock
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Fri, 03-06-2009 - 9:29am

As many of you know, after I declared bankruptcy in 2006, I kept a car payment, and also came out about $13,000 in debt to my parents. (shown on my ticker below.)


My car is now paid off and in 2009 I have been focusing on the family loan, paying 2/3rds of my take home pay a month in the hopes of having it all paid off this summer, when I will be moving from my apartment (it seemed like a good deadline/goal.)


Teresa
http://www.affordingpickles.blogspot.com

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Registered: 08-04-2008
In reply to: teresawhe
Fri, 03-06-2009 - 3:12pm

Ok, so if you were following the Dave Ramsey plan, you have your BEF funded and now are out of debt, yahoo!!! babysteps 1 and 2 accomplished.


Now 3-6 month emergency fund - right?


Just helping you as you were the one who said:


I am itching to make a list of things I want.


I am in a panic worrying I'll blow it and somehow end up back in debt.


I am thru-the-roof happy!


I am happy for you too!


-Marie




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Registered: 07-26-1999
In reply to: teresawhe
Fri, 03-06-2009 - 5:34pm

Congratulations Teresa!!

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Registered: 04-12-2007
In reply to: teresawhe
Fri, 03-06-2009 - 5:44pm

That's great - I'm very happy for you!!!

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: teresawhe
Fri, 03-06-2009 - 7:57pm
That's so amazing! Congratulations!

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Registered: 11-18-2003
In reply to: teresawhe
Fri, 03-06-2009 - 9:28pm

That is awesome!! What a wonderful gift from your parents! Congrats!!!

 


Terri

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Registered: 08-22-2008
In reply to: teresawhe
Sat, 03-07-2009 - 10:07am
Wonderful news!
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Registered: 09-07-2003
In reply to: teresawhe
Sat, 03-07-2009 - 4:49pm

Thanks all for your words of congratulations and advice.


Teresa
http://www.affordingpickles.blogspot.com

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Registered: 07-24-1997
In reply to: teresawhe
Sun, 03-08-2009 - 1:57pm

That is so wonderful! You should be proud that your parents recognized how far you have come. You will make the right choices!

Kelly

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