Jan. 30, 2009
Show and Tell Friday - Finances...
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Welcome back to another installment of Show and Tell Friday with Canadagirl. If you have something you would like to share, please go see our lovely hostess, Mary, for more information.
Okay, so my S&T today is a bit unorthodox (for me, at any rate). My Show and my Tell are unrelated. So there.
First, my Tell. This morning, after 18 months of working, scrimping, saving, and committment, we have paid off our last credit card bill. Now, to many of you, that's not a big deal. To others, however, you get the excitement of that statement. We now have only our main loans left (mortgage, car, travel trailer, student loan). That's it. In the past 18 months, we have paid off 7 *wince* credit cards to the tune of around $13,000 *double wince*. We made some mistakes, got forced down those dark roads of charging, but were dedicated to getting out of it. I don't enjoy sharing this with you (well, the celebratory part of it I do), but I'm doing so because of two reasons: 1) this is a 'punishment' of sorts; if you don't admit what you did wrong, you run a high risk of repeating your mistakes, and 2) if this can inspire, encourage, or help someone else, then it's worth it. So, wa-hoo us!!! Ü
Now, let's see what I can find for my Show:
There we go, a nice photo of the lake up north from last weekend.
Whew. What a moment. I think I'm going to be a little dazed all day.
Comments
Jan. 30, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Sandpiper
Good for you for paying off debt! I know it's hard to admit, but thanks for your honesty. I have never liked debt, and we haven't always made the wisest decision either, but like you said, we learn form our mistakes.
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Jan. 30, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by solidrock
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you are doing the happy dance. We were once at a much higher rate with credit cards....many mistakes. The Lord is gracious and patient. We went around the desert many times before getting them paid off. I know you are so happy!
What a beautiful photo! Such pretty colors. I miss the pretty blues of the west. We simply do not have skies like that here in the east.
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Jan. 30, 2009 - Wow!!
Posted by darcee - simplycatholic.net
That is so great. You should be very proud of your credit card payoff. It really is an accomplishment.
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Jan. 30, 2009 - Congratulations!
Posted by ThreeLittleLadies
That is just wonderful! Now go cut those stupid things up and never use them again! A debit card is all you can have! (said with the best for you in mind!) That is amazing that you did it in such a bad time economically too. God is good!
Carol
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Jan. 30, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kim From Canada
I soooo can appreciate the accomplishment of paying off debt. We paid off our credit cards last year and since then have paid off several 'little' bills, as well. With only about 20,000 to go in student loans (half of which is expected to be gone by mid-year!) we are feeling the new freedom you're feeling, too.
Keep up the good work! It is worth it and, of course, God would have us do it.
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Jan. 31, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Haflingerhorses
Truly a great "tell" of show and tell. We should all do the same.
Love the picture!
Antoinette
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Feb. 1, 2009 - Wow
Posted by basketflat
Wow. Congratulations. Are you going to try going all the way? Will you be continuing to pay off debt? I mean, I know you will, but is your goal to have it all paid off? That's pretty substantial pay off in 18 months. You can be proud.
Cathy
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Feb. 1, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mojmommy
Congrats on the financial VICTORY!!! Also love the pic. I do not like cold or snow, but that pic looked so inviting.
Be blessed,
Chasity
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