tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post8895544003558640720..comments2023-03-27T02:59:38.456-05:00Comments on Chaos 2 Calm : Our Debt StoryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-73802120083354633492013-02-14T02:06:17.050-06:002013-02-14T02:06:17.050-06:00I agree that the story is great. Stories like that...I agree that the story is great. Stories like that have to be all over the internet. I know so many people who think that it is impossible to become a debt free. Impossible is not an excuse. So they give up without even giving it a shot. That is why stories like yours will have to inspire them. It inspires me. I have been through a sever debt because using <a href="http://paydayloansat.com/" rel="nofollow">no fax loans online</a> irresponsibly which I dearly regret. I thought that it was good idea covering one payday loan by applying for another one. It took time and longtime budgeting to get rid of my debt. Just know that you inspire people!Marry Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15091594527075158319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-75300576822261595962013-01-01T22:24:36.013-06:002013-01-01T22:24:36.013-06:00What a great story! Everyone should read this. I&#...What a great story! Everyone should read this. I'm glad for your success of being debt-free. I think being contented is the key when it comes to managing our money. Your story is truly inspiring! Thanks for sharing!Helle M. | Life and Business Mentorhttp://www.hellemikkelsen.com/mentoring-program/financial-joy-academy/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-66819980984151199202012-08-22T19:14:29.607-05:002012-08-22T19:14:29.607-05:00Thanks for sharing at OneCreativeMommy.com. I hop...Thanks for sharing at <a href="http://onecreativemommy.com/" rel="nofollow">OneCreativeMommy.com</a>. I hope you'll be back!Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05928910036233038919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-44468938435341752972012-08-21T13:00:14.004-05:002012-08-21T13:00:14.004-05:00Thanks Brandi, and nice to meet you! -TabithaThanks Brandi, and nice to meet you! -TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-91986012238286118692012-08-21T11:37:08.865-05:002012-08-21T11:37:08.865-05:00Hi Tabitha! Thank you for sharing your story. Your...Hi Tabitha! Thank you for sharing your story. Your words are very encouraging.Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-88327452754498757452012-08-17T09:24:11.138-05:002012-08-17T09:24:11.138-05:00I know it's depressing, but don't think th...I know it's depressing, but don't think those calculators are right in real life just because they're mathmatically correct. They can't calculate things like a big purge garage sale once a year, a raise that comes your way, pinching the daylights out of every penny 3 weeks out of 4, and so forth. Paying off debt is far more organic than a calculator can tell you, so don't let it discourage you too much. Also, if cable is your "one" luxury, I wouldn't turn it off. We've never had cable (actually only 1 year in my entire life, lol)and still don't, but we always decided on one or two luxuries to keep us feeling alive and happy during this time. Mine were nice soap and date nights! If you treat yourself a little (not too much) than you'll be more likely to stick with it and endure. Love, TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-67281030450770389152012-08-16T13:08:51.863-05:002012-08-16T13:08:51.863-05:00Thanks for sharing your story. We are struggling r...Thanks for sharing your story. We are struggling right now with so many medical bills from when Garland was born. When we calculate how long it will take to pay off Dustin's college loans and these baby bills it is slightly depressing. I just keep thinking, I'm never going to get cable again. lol. Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826214132117368028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-82581069443671743182012-08-06T08:57:48.076-05:002012-08-06T08:57:48.076-05:00I know how scary it can be when you really sit dow...I know how scary it can be when you really sit down and let reality sink in, but all the computer programs in the world cannot tell you how fast you can pay it all off if you put down your foot and go to war. When you do your part and trust God to make up the difference (even your own personal lackings), miracles can happen! I'm rooting for you, Miranda. -TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-5552539133934846042012-08-06T03:43:08.080-05:002012-08-06T03:43:08.080-05:00I'm a new follower and I linked up to your lin...I'm a new follower and I linked up to your linky party. I admire your story. We're so there right now, but our debt is huge with 1 large income living in an expensive place. But I know I'm not nearly as good about the money as I need to be. It's scary knowing you're living paycheck to paycheck, even if the income is good.Miranda @ Pressing Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919836627194878839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-72840468150791147142012-08-05T22:11:47.602-05:002012-08-05T22:11:47.602-05:00Thank you! I did't realize until we had credit...Thank you! I did't realize until we had credit card debt how stressful it is. I have a soft spot in my heart for those still battling that. -TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-60674231454013536082012-08-03T21:21:35.036-05:002012-08-03T21:21:35.036-05:00We've followed Dave Ramsey for many, many year...We've followed Dave Ramsey for many, many years. I loved your story. It is so freeing to not owe anyone. All three daughters have followed the Ramsey Baby Steps and are free of debt. thanks for sharing this charming story.At Rivercrest Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068816102263605128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-1975804155806641742012-08-01T10:01:43.603-05:002012-08-01T10:01:43.603-05:00Thanks Grammy! My grandparents were seriously agai...Thanks Grammy! My grandparents were seriously against debt!! My grandpa never even had a mortgage. The thing that bothers me is that it's pure trickery. I don't think anyone steps into adulthood and thinks it's a wonderful idea to get into financial ruin. But most of the "experts" teaching finances are run by companies who get big time financial rewards for selling credit card debt. That's sorta like learning to care for a pet pig from a bacon dealer, lol. Good to hear from you! -TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-48302456230753607272012-08-01T09:54:27.477-05:002012-08-01T09:54:27.477-05:00Thanks. It's hard, but it is worth it. I learn...Thanks. It's hard, but it is worth it. I learned to tell my kids that it's not that we can't afford it but that we need to learn to say "no" to more stuff than what we need. Then, when I really wanted to give them a treat...it was really a treat. Hugs. It will get better! -TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-16402896826092398032012-08-01T09:50:41.994-05:002012-08-01T09:50:41.994-05:00Thank you! -TabithaThank you! -TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-15032079222019409852012-07-31T18:10:24.413-05:002012-07-31T18:10:24.413-05:00What a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it. I&#...What a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it. I've never had much credit card debt (I'm 59, we just didn't do it.) I feel like too many young people think credit card debt is a natural part of life. Keep telling them it doesn't have to be.Grammy Goodwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692427011915245206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-53057190408661440912012-07-31T14:04:43.392-05:002012-07-31T14:04:43.392-05:00Good for you and thanks for sharing. Its so brave ...Good for you and thanks for sharing. Its so brave to admit it to everyone. We are currently paying off debt. Its hard to say "no" to the htings the kids want all the time, but they learn too, hopefully to never get into debt like we did. LOVE Dave, he's the best!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051141273164126419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-92184931432914068822012-07-31T13:55:19.140-05:002012-07-31T13:55:19.140-05:00Beautiful story.Beautiful story.jaclynhttp://www.munahscupcake.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-7160131331392986632012-07-31T07:39:47.194-05:002012-07-31T07:39:47.194-05:00Yes He is!! -TabithaYes He is!! -TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-74110941131658119232012-07-31T07:39:21.124-05:002012-07-31T07:39:21.124-05:00Thanks! We go to some of his events now and just g...Thanks! We go to some of his events now and just gawk at how big they've become. The first on we went to was held in a medium size church. It amazes me when he comes back here and it's packed to the brim in pretty big places. Do you also have a debt story I could read? -TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-1893158113934734132012-07-31T07:35:20.934-05:002012-07-31T07:35:20.934-05:00Thank you so much!! We still sink back into a litt...Thank you so much!! We still sink back into a little debt when emergencies come up, but we pay them off with gusto every time. We're currently debt free except our mortgage. I hope that someday we can make a plan for that as well. We are Dave Ramsey fans if you want to read about the plan we used, but we don't always do exactly what he suggests. We still keep an Amex for things like if the alternator breaks on the car. I'm sorry I don't have a ton of info here yet about becoming debt free--I hope to have more in the future. Thank you so very much for following me. I'm off to check out your blog. -TabithaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-78270732843473727762012-07-30T22:15:45.529-05:002012-07-30T22:15:45.529-05:00God is so good!God is so good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-73147041361432524642012-07-30T10:12:51.997-05:002012-07-30T10:12:51.997-05:00Love this story! As a Dave fan, I always find thes...Love this story! As a Dave fan, I always find these stories so encouraging. Good for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-25724713079106569412012-07-30T09:45:11.004-05:002012-07-30T09:45:11.004-05:00Hi! Visiting from Between Naps on the Porch linky...Hi! Visiting from Between Naps on the Porch linky party. I absolutely love your blog and am a new follower! I wish we were debt free like you. I'm going to read thru your archives for tips and ideas.<br /><br />Lori : )<br />Thrifty Decor MomTurquoise and Trinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17909478842993760996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-8272195872827091972012-04-17T22:06:53.344-05:002012-04-17T22:06:53.344-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672914690091136760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4480477805650424467.post-52770163460948207972012-04-17T11:39:57.622-05:002012-04-17T11:39:57.622-05:00Great story!!Great story!! Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02153213072644190875noreply@blogger.com