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How I did it: I bought a car right before starting the most high-paying job I'd ever had. I figured that after a couple months of working, I'd double or triple my payment and have it paid off in no time.Well, as is generally the case in life, things didn't go as I'd planned. After hopping across a few towns and careers over the next couple years, I still had a ton left to pay off. I'm a bit settled into my current job, so I finally started increasing m… Read how I did it…
mnwilson28 is a Self-Knowing Money Managing Self-Improver
How I did it: When I was able to I started saving large amounts of money and really watched my spending because I knew I wanted to achieve this goal. My next car will be bought with cash but I plan to drive this one for a very long time! Read how I did it…
How I did it: Paid way over my monthly amount - as often as I could. As much as I could give towards the end. I prioritized this over some of my other debt. In this economy, I figured I should pay off something I could sell (car) over something I can't (my college education). Read how I did it…
How I did it: Made my payment every month. Eventually you'll no longer have to pay the loan. If possible try to apply more money than is due to pay it off quicker. Try not to incur late payments. You'll wish you had not as you get into the final stretches. Read how I did it…
How I did it: The only reason I was able to complete this goal is that I am currently living at home. I decided to defer saving everything for a new house and put the majority of my savings towards getting out of debt. Now that my car is finally paid off I can focus on saving for a house. Read how I did it…
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