Comments on: Contingencies and a Challenge

By: Colleen in MA

Colleen in MA — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:37:00 +0000

Yah! When I saw that you made your halfway point I smiled big time! You should be so proud. I know what you mean about wondering what’s around the corner. But I try to remember that it was little things over and over that put me in debt – and while it’s likely that yes, there will probably be setbacks here and there, the setbacks will likely be small as well. The difference is that now I am (and you are) prepared for them and won’t let them snowball. In other words I am in the best shape I have ever been for a setback! Well, that thinking does sound silly but it does help me. Anyway, thanks for your blog – it keeps me motivated.

By: JW Thornhill

JW Thornhill — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:45:41 +0000

Thank you very much for mentioning us!

By: Rob in Madrid

Rob in Madrid — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:45:00 +0000

I spent some time on the first website you mentioned have to say after reading everything they went through I’m quite thankfull for everything we’ve been given. JW is typical of the babyboomer whom the rules changed mid way through thier life. From life time employment and retirement to no job no money and no retirement. If you have time view some of the viideo clips he posted

By: paidtwice

paidtwice — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:29:18 +0000

Tricia, I think like that too. I posted yesterday about how well november had gone in regards to debt reduction and December was looking even better, and I kept thinking “And what is going to happen now?”

Argh.

Congrats again on getting past the halfway point with the credit card debt. A really worthwhile accomplishment. :clap:

By: A.J.

A.J. — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:17:28 +0000

No eating out for a month

That’s going to be a hard one for me (not because I even like to eat out, I often leave the house at 6 AM and don’t get home until 11 PM and bringing my own breakfast/lunch/dinner is not always feasible).

Anyway, great ideas and good luck on your challenge.

By: MollysBrother

MollysBrother — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:11:54 +0000

Oh, wait. I just noticed those weren’t YOUR goals…Well, good luck to YOU Arduous!

By: MollysBrother

MollysBrother — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:40:27 +0000

Tricia–

Good luck in your December goals! No pre-packaged meals and no eating out. Wow. Pretty laudable. I think during this time of the year it is especially difficult to not do either of those.

Why is December so stressful? When will we all say “enough?” LOL.

By: arduous

arduous — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:47:48 +0000

Thanks for the mention, Tricia!