Comments on: What’s Keeping Me Motivated to Pay Off Our Debt http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:35:00 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: amber http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-610976 amber Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:06:18 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-610976 Neat. We have $100,000 in student loan debt and $6,000 for an auto loan. It will take us about 7 years to pay it off. After that, we will start paying down our mortgage rapidly and be debt free and own a home in 15 years. Right now we are still renting. I figure in about one or two years, we will be making another $1 to $2 thousand a month and can afford a mortgage. If we get lazy it will be more like 20 years. Either way, we will need inspiration to stick to our plans. Neat. We have $100,000 in student loan debt and $6,000 for an auto loan. It will take us about 7 years to pay it off. After that, we will start paying down our mortgage rapidly and be debt free and own a home in 15 years. Right now we are still renting. I figure in about one or two years, we will be making another $1 to $2 thousand a month and can afford a mortgage. If we get lazy it will be more like 20 years. Either way, we will need inspiration to stick to our plans.

]]> By: get out of debt http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-431747 get out of debt Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:50:58 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-431747 Inspiring oneself to get out of debt requires self-motivation and self help. Plans are already there but if you are not inspired or interested at all to do the listed plans, there will be no change that'll happen. Inspiring oneself to get out of debt requires self-motivation and self help. Plans are already there but if you are not inspired or interested at all to do the listed plans, there will be no change that’ll happen.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-137001 Stephanie Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:42:42 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-137001 I have about 17,000 in credit card debt. I've been working on paying this off (it started at about $25,000) for years. Well it's time to get serious. Both my husband and myself are in our 50's and I am tired of being a slave to this debt! I am down to 4 balances and I'm working with the snowball method. I estimate it will take me approx. 2.5 yrs to pay off this debt. Sooner if I stay focused on it. My motivation is not my children, they're the ones that usually get me off track. I just want to live a better life! I have about 17,000 in credit card debt. I’ve been working on paying this off (it started at about $25,000) for years. Well it’s time to get serious. Both my husband and myself are in our 50’s and I am tired of being a slave to this debt!
I am down to 4 balances and I’m working with the snowball method. I estimate it will take me approx. 2.5 yrs to pay off this debt. Sooner if I stay focused on it. My motivation is not my children, they’re the ones that usually get me off track. I just want to live a better life!

]]> By: Staying motivated to pay your debt | Foximus Internet Business Blog http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-54185 Staying motivated to pay your debt | Foximus Internet Business Blog Tue, 29 May 2007 03:06:12 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-54185 [...] came across an interesting post today on Blogging Away Debt. In this post Tricia talks about what keeps her motivated to continue paying down her debt. Since I have recently finished paying my debt off (YAY!) I [...] [...] came across an interesting post today on Blogging Away Debt. In this post Tricia talks about what keeps her motivated to continue paying down her debt. Since I have recently finished paying my debt off (YAY!) I [...]

]]> By: Vedis Teh http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-28608 Vedis Teh Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:36:18 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-28608 It's so motivating to have read your article. I will keep coming back to read our articles. Honestly speaking , I have just started to view my credit card debts seriously. It has snowballed to more that $50,000 now(Malaysian Ringgit- That means more than US$10,000),excluding home loan and car loan. Can you believe it ? But, I have faith I can reduce my debts little by little by reading more tips from you guys and doing what you guys are doing. Thanks It’s so motivating to have read your article. I will keep coming back to read our articles.

Honestly speaking , I have just started to view my credit card debts seriously. It has snowballed to more that $50,000 now(Malaysian Ringgit- That means more than US$10,000),excluding home loan and car loan. Can you believe it ?

But, I have faith I can reduce my debts little by little by reading more tips from you guys and doing what you guys are doing.

Thanks

]]> By: One Blog That Helped Get Me Motivated To Pay Off My Own Debt … and Write About It « Debt Free For Life http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-27025 One Blog That Helped Get Me Motivated To Pay Off My Own Debt … and Write About It « Debt Free For Life Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:27:39 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-27025 [...] soon) to lay out her debt, income, struggles and successes.    A few days ago she wrote  about what is keeping her motivated to pay off her debt — and for her it came back to her family.  She also goes on to say that writing her blog [...] [...] soon) to lay out her debt, income, struggles and successes.    A few days ago she wrote  about what is keeping her motivated to pay off her debt — and for her it came back to her family.  She also goes on to say that writing her blog [...]

]]> By: The Frugal Rebel » Blog Archive » Motivation http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26967 The Frugal Rebel » Blog Archive » Motivation Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:21:17 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26967 [...] you to get started or keep going? I started thinking about this more yesterday after I read an article at Blogging Away Debt. The author writes about how she listed ten things a year ago to motivate she [...] [...] you to get started or keep going? I started thinking about this more yesterday after I read an article at Blogging Away Debt. The author writes about how she listed ten things a year ago to motivate she [...]

]]> By: Nancy http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26897 Nancy Mon, 12 Mar 2007 23:08:22 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26897 Your commentary about how difficult it is not to buy "things" was perfectly timed. Today I wanted to order a PDA. My colleagues all have one and it looked so handy to have. No! I remembered your blog entry and just stopped myself from buying something with money I dont have. If all goes well...I will have paid off $ 15.000,-- debt on 01 July 2007 (starting 01 aug 2006). I must stay focused. Your commentary about how difficult it is not to buy “things” was perfectly timed. Today I wanted to order a PDA. My colleagues all have one and it looked so handy to have. No! I remembered your blog entry and just stopped myself from buying something with money I dont have. If all goes well…I will have paid off $ 15.000,– debt on 01 July 2007
(starting 01 aug 2006). I must stay focused.

]]> By: Finance Findings For Monday, March 12, 2007 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26887 Finance Findings For Monday, March 12, 2007 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:51:20 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26887 [...] What’s Keeping Me Motivated to Pay Off Our Debt. [Blogging Away Debt] [...] [...] What’s Keeping Me Motivated to Pay Off Our Debt. [Blogging Away Debt] [...]

]]> By: Rebel http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26886 Rebel Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:37:11 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26886 That is awesome! I am just getting started on working my way out of debt. Just know you are also inspiring others just getting started to move forward. That is awesome! I am just getting started on working my way out of debt. Just know you are also inspiring others just getting started to move forward.

]]> By: db http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26859 db Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:16:23 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26859 My motivation comes from 1) wanting to have more freedom to do work I love and not just for the salary, 2) wanting to not be impoverished in my golden years, 3) wanting to move abroad while I'm still young enough to qualify for permanent residency in the country of my choice, and 4) gradually move from being a techie to supporting myself off my art. While I could do all of these with debt, it will be a heck of a lot easier without debt (especially the student loan). I have a mural I created where I have scenes from where I want to move and a (fake) million dollar bill, and I have other pictures of my country of choice scattered around. Those help me keep motivated. I'm finding the blog is helping keep me honest. db <a>Debt Blitzkrieg</a> My motivation comes from 1) wanting to have more freedom to do work I love and not just for the salary, 2) wanting to not be impoverished in my golden years, 3) wanting to move abroad while I’m still young enough to qualify for permanent residency in the country of my choice, and 4) gradually move from being a techie to supporting myself off my art. While I could do all of these with debt, it will be a heck of a lot easier without debt (especially the student loan).

I have a mural I created where I have scenes from where I want to move and a (fake) million dollar bill, and I have other pictures of my country of choice scattered around. Those help me keep motivated. I’m finding the blog is helping keep me honest.

db
Debt Blitzkrieg

]]> By: AllFinancialMatters » Blog Archive » JLP’s Weekly Roundup http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26830 AllFinancialMatters » Blog Archive » JLP’s Weekly Roundup Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:54:54 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26830 [...] how Tricia keeps herself motivated to get out of debt. Bookmark to:   [...] [...] how Tricia keeps herself motivated to get out of debt. Bookmark to:   [...]

]]> By: KMK http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26829 KMK Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:49:00 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26829 This is great timing for me, I have really been having a hard time staying on track the past couple of months. I particularly appreciate the Bell quote. This is great timing for me, I have really been having a hard time staying on track the past couple of months. I particularly appreciate the Bell quote.

]]> By: MVW http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26778 MVW Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:11:43 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26778 Most of my motivation comes from wanting to start a family and become a stay-at-home mother and wife. I'm putting up with a job I dislike, and my husband works as much as possible, taking all the extra jobs he can, and is getting his master's degree, so his salary will ultimately increase. This is all so we can finish paying off our debt and have the freedom to enjoy a peaceful, loving and satisfying home and family life. We've paid off about $30K in 15 mos., and have about $12K left to go. We should be out of debt by fall 2007. Most of my motivation comes from wanting to start a family and become a stay-at-home mother and wife. I’m putting up with a job I dislike, and my husband works as much as possible, taking all the extra jobs he can, and is getting his master’s degree, so his salary will ultimately increase. This is all so we can finish paying off our debt and have the freedom to enjoy a peaceful, loving and satisfying home and family life. We’ve paid off about $30K in 15 mos., and have about $12K left to go. We should be out of debt by fall 2007.

]]> By: JW Thornhill http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26770 JW Thornhill Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:30:03 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26770 My wife and I feel exactly the same. Our family and children are our motivation. It gets really difficult sometimes but, every time we look at them we get motivation. My wife and I feel exactly the same. Our family and children are our motivation. It gets really difficult sometimes but, every time we look at them we get motivation.

]]> By: Leigh Ann http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26764 Leigh Ann Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:53:46 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26764 I know you will pay your debt off. If I can do it.......anyone in this world can! I am so proud of you! You are doing an incredible job!! I know you will pay your debt off. If I can do it…….anyone in this world can!

I am so proud of you! You are doing an incredible job!!

]]> By: Henry @ Binary Dollar http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/comment-page-1/#comment-26763 Henry @ Binary Dollar Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:38:21 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/03/whats-keeping-me-motivated-to-pay-off-our-debt/#comment-26763 The PF blog community will throw you a huge party when you pay off your debt. There's another piece of motivation. :) The PF blog community will throw you a huge party when you pay off your debt. There’s another piece of motivation. :)

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