Comments on: Credit Card Debt Update – $10,998

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:31:09 +0000

Congrats! That’s a wonderful accomplishment!

By: credit addict

credit addict — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:56:57 +0000

Wow. I bet you can’t wait to get that down to four figures!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:45:13 +0000

You are really doing awesome on your debt. Can I just say your blog is totally FUN to read since you are doing SO GOOD!

Keep up the good work! You will make it!

By: twiggers

twiggers — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:21:44 +0000

TAG…you’re it

By: Colleen in MA

Colleen in MA — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:59:56 +0000

This is great!! Although I’m already feeling sad if you stop blogging when the debt is paid. Promise you’ll keep blogging, but about responsible spending and saving!

By: debtdieter

debtdieter — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 22:07:15 +0000

That’s so great, I can’t wait to see you crack that $10,00 mark, it’s just so close now!

By: arduous

arduous — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:28:15 +0000

But Tricia, what will we READ when you’re out of debt?!! Heh, heh.

Anyway, it seems to me that $833 a month is doable though, so I am looking forward to a big old blog party in May of 2009. How much per month have you been managing lately? It seems like you’ve been paying off much more than that.

By: Jesse

Jesse — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:50:29 +0000

When you guys get to 0, I think you should throw a party, just puttin that out there right now, while its still a little ways off (but not too far!)

By: rj

rj — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:28:08 +0000

Trish,
That is wonderful and you should be proud of yourself and your family for making it there. It takes a lot to change your lifestyle and thinking. Good luck and keep going. $5K is not that far off now.

By: danielle

danielle — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:16:05 +0000

Yay!!! I am so happy!!! I bet you are feeling so good right now, Trish. When I started reading this blog a little over a year ago, you were having nothing but bad luck.
Where did the $600 come from? Did you sell something?
I am trying really hard to take all the advice listed below about savings and debt. I had to put $270 on one credit card (my only debt right now) and have $700 in savings. I get zealous about being debt free, and I am trying hard to resist the temptation. It’s payday for both of us, so I am going to stick to reaching a thousand in savings and paying $90 a week into the card if it kills me!

By: twiggers

twiggers — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:27:31 +0000

WOW Tricia…good job on paying some extra money! I am totally confident that you will reach your goal! Although…a 4 figure number is HUGE!!!! And then, just think, you can start counting down as the first digit goes from 9 to 0!

By: Rachel @ Master Your Card

Rachel @ Master Your Card — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:56:14 +0000

Well done – I can understand how you are so wanting to reach that milestone. I am close to paying the first Â£10,000 off my Â£100,000 mortgage but I do not ealistically think that I will make it this month. At least it acts as extra inspiration.

By: Rob Madrid

Rob Madrid — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:02:54 +0000

Wow way to go, you’ve been a big inspiration to me, I remember when your debts were alot higher so its been exciting to watch then go down!!!

By: Lizy

Lizy — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:49:36 +0000

Wow! That’s really great! Congrats… I’ll be celebrating with you guys ones you’ve paid off your debt! I think it migth even be sooner than March 2009!!!!

By: Will

Will — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:28:42 +0000

Congratulations!

You’re right that a lot can happen in a year, but with the discipline that you guys have shown, and the momentum you have gained, I’d say it’s a pretty safe bet that you’ll reach your goal.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:59 +0000

Keep up the great work! You can do it!

By: Sherri

Sherri — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:18 +0000

Congrats!

Just curious, what would you buy in the past on these shopping trips? Just a trip to :::insert chain store::: for random stuff? I’m sure it varied, but I was interested to see if there was any sort of spending pattern.

By: Vered - MomGrind

Vered - MomGrind — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:31:14 +0000

Congratulations. You are working hard and seeing results. It must feel really good to be in control. I am happy for you!