Great news! We finally did it!

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Registered: 07-02-2008
Great news! We finally did it!
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Thu, 01-07-2010 - 3:32pm

So many of you have taught me so much on this board.

I came here in July of 2008 with about $28,000 in c/c bills (spread out over three cards) and two car payments totaling about $16,000.

Today I made our FINAL c/c payment. Once it posts to the card we are c/c DEBT FREE. I am in shock and awe.

We have one car paid off and the other (my car) we owe $5,500 on. We hope to use our tax return to pay off my car in full.

Through all this I began by hiding debt from my husband, I got laid off and we had some ups and downs in our health. However, I'm so glad to say that my husband and I are closer now, we talk about EVERYTHING money related, the good and the bad. And....I am enjoying being home with my kids so much. More than I expected to be.

We haven't used our c/c's since July of 2008 and we have worked so hard to be where we are today.

I am far from leaving this board. I love everyones stories and althought I don't always post on everyone's topics I do think all of us are doing such an amazing job.

Thanks for sharing in my journey ladies!!!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-28-2006
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 4:07pm
Congratulations! Doesn't that feel great???

Dana
Tackling Medical Bills
& Agressively Saving in 2010!

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-14-2008
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 4:10pm

Congrats Beeps! Phew! I think we all needed a success story today so thanks for that!

You have come so far in such a short period of time! You are a true inspiration. That is real dedication for 17 months and we all can learn from you. I am glad to hear you are not leaving the board.

Good luck with your new found freedom and I hope the hardest decision you have now is what to do with those flakes!!

Good stuff!


iVillage Member
Registered: 01-06-2010
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 4:25pm

So inspirational! Congratulations and thanks for posting.







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Registered: 12-12-2009
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 4:54pm
I usually just lurk but had to come out to say Congratulations! That is an awesome achievement and you have every right to feel proud of what you have accomplished through hard work and sacrifice! It is such a stress-reducer to live debt-free, I hope that you continue to do so :o)
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Registered: 12-30-2009
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 7:22pm
That is so great!!

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iVillage Member
Registered: 07-15-2003
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 7:41pm

Congratulations!!! :) Great job not just paying off debt, but working hard at improving your relationship with DH too. That's amazing. :)



 


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Registered: 01-23-2007
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 7:50pm

Congratulations! You are an inspiration to all of us :).

Dee



iVillage Member
Registered: 12-23-2008
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 7:56pm

That is aweseome --- It must feel great to post that news !!

I can't wait to post such a success story !!

xoxoshannon

XoXo Shannon 2010 YTD Flake $349.94 2010 YTD Flake to Savings $193.33
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Registered: 08-24-2007
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 8:06pm

I am grinning from ear to ear, so happy to hear you're cc debt-free!

Kate


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Registered: 06-25-2006
Thu, 01-07-2010 - 9:17pm
Fantastic! Your story is inspiring and you deserve to be happy and feel great! $28,000 in about 18 months is AMAZING!

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