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How I did it: I itemized all of my debts onto paper, including info about how much I owed, and interest I was paying on each account. I took advantage of "0% interest on transfers" for the highest interest loan. I paid the minimum payment on all but the highest remaining interest account. I put every last nickel I could into paying that highest interest account. When highest interest account was paid, I went to the next one. Went through this pr… Read how I did it…
yurinaki is taking care of school stuffs..
How I did it: Set up payment plan. Pay off the account with the highest interest first. Transfer balances if you must. Pick up an extra shift at a restaurant or some coffeeshop. Sell your unused belongings. Read how I did it…
How I did it: At first I make a calculation and think I can pay it off in 7 to 11 years time. I have to save a big part of my income to beat that. However, after a while I realized it's better to stay focused on getting more income than trying "too much" to save money.I got few big items of income from my dedication to my work and my focus.I'm now free! Read how I did it…
How I did it: I got very lucky living abroad at a time when the dollar was weak and just transfered all the money from the inheritance (from a parent's untimely death) into a US bank account and within a year it was paid off and my credit history rehabilitated. So not really my own hard work and discipline that did the trick on this one, I have to admit. And though it's worth doing, I'd rather have my father back in my life any day - losing him isn't w… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I made it a goal to spend as much as I could each month on one debt at a time. First i paid off the cards, then the car. it really helped to share my goals with others, i felt like i impressed some and inspired others. Read how I did it…
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kkuhne Innocence is ugly in the one who is guilty.
I have a lot of debt that I have racked up over the years and it’s time to get that paid off so that I can start saving money.
I have a list of the places that I owe and I need to set aside an amount of money (that’s manageable) that I can use to pay down my debt.
i am in debt and have helped people in the past by donating small amounts of money online to people in my sittuaion along with thousands of others these people where able to clear their debt fast, please help if you can.
Thank you all
Well, I’d been unemployed and actively looking for a job since I graduated college back in March. Because of this, I was forced to use my credit card on most of the things that kept me going. I have 4700 on the card right now, 37,000 in student loans that have just gone into repayment, and 2600 on my other bank account for my car and a little bit I needed to pull.
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44,300 is about what I’m looking at. Fortunately I have a full time job now, so I’m making money to start getting this paid off. And to think less than 3 years ago, I had 0 dollars in debt. I’m gonna pick away at this little by little though. I know I can do it, because I was able to do it the last time I had a credit card balance.
I do not have a ton of debt, but I want to pay it off, and be able to spend less than I make each month.
Getting out from the shackles of debt is a long trip. It’s really easy to be discouraged – this is why it’s important to keep a record of your accomplishments. I may be a bit obsessed with spreadsheets; however -as long as I have access to it I can tell you which accounts are paid off, what percentage I am complete with each account, how much LESS interest I pay now versus a year ago, where I should be after next payday, the next and next – or around forty other metrics. The most important thing to keep track of: How much less interest you pay month to month – and try to make that number grow.
When discouraged looking forward – take the time to look backwards – you’ll feel better unless you’ve been moving backwards – then you really need to look back at your errors.
Screw the buzzwords: snowball, snowflake, avalanche, calving or whatever – just remember this: Every dollar you send at your debts will decrease them.
I dare you to find $100 bucks to trim from your expenses this month and send that at a debt – next month find fifty more… then you’ll be hooked on trimming expenses.
I am trying really hard not to spend money that I don’t have. Lately I seem to have lost the concept of SAVING. Whenever I run out of money I just start using the credit card. Want to make a big purchase? out comes the credit card. and somehow in my mind i think that of course I will pay it off, but I don’t actually sit down and crunch the numbers.
I think I’ve slipped backwards a bit for this goal, but reading other entries has inspired me. thanks!
Jorika Having my last day before transforming my life...
I’ve been working for a salary that could’nt nearly cover all the costs and support my lifestyle, which is not that flamboyant might I add… I’ts not that much, but trying to keep up with the down payments a bit rough.
kyoticca moving forward
I looked up a number of websites on debt reduction and they helped me form a goal. I have recently lost 10 hours a week at work and I am desperate. I hate working crummy jobs and suffering 6 days a week but I think it is time to return to that way of life until I can figure out how to get out of this hole. My problem is the majority of my debt comes from schooling that never paid off. How do I find a paying job in my field???? Perhaps I should add that to my list.
I need help.
So, almost all of my debt is paid off! : ) The only thing left would be my grad school! : )
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