Blogging Away Debt

Which One Are You…The Ant or the Grasshopper?

A big thanks to Sarah and Chris for sending me a link to the following article. It really fits in with what I was discussing the other day about why it took so long for us to decide that it was time to pay off our debt).

New York Times: It Might Pay to Follow Your Bliss.

I was trying to figure out a portion to quote from the article, but the whole thing is great. I’ll just quote the opening paragraph since it adequately sets the mood for the piece:

REMEMBER the fable about the ant and the grasshopper? The ant works hard all summer, socking away provisions for the winter; the grasshopper frolics away each day. The ant warns the grasshopper that heâ€™s being hedonistic and short-sighted. The grasshopper ignores the ant, and continues on his merry way â€” only to perish when winter sets in.

If you have a chance, click on the link and read it. It’s a great article.

Magazine Writer Looking for Spouses Hiding Debt

by Tricia

A writer contacted me asking if I would post a little announcement on here. She is looking to interview a married couple where one of them was hiding debt:

Needed: Real-life story. My husband/wife was hiding debt from me and it ruined my credit!
I’m looking for a couple who’s willing to be profiled in a short sidebar to a national magazine article on credit cards. It is necessary that I use names, but using only first names may be an option. If you or someone you know has been in this situation, I’d love to speak with you.
Please contact me (Alex) at alexkay[at] frontiernet [dot] net.

Please contact her if you are interested in sharing your story.