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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown This year has been so bad. I love reading everyone's updates, though. I'm seriously torn because I'm in a career (and job) I love, but after this year, I'm not sure I can stay.…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @farfromtheusual As much as I'm laughing and kudoing this, I know the pitfalls all too well. Try to find someway to add income. Sometimes it's too hard to cram a lifestyle in when you're barely…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @MXMOM #GOALS
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown We have had a horrendous year, but we are still here. Instead of decreasing the debt, even with a "windfall" of $46K (which was supposed to be the starter sinking fund for our new home down payment),…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown Keep an emergency fund for F's sake! Seriously, this marathon debt pay down only works with money to cover the basic bills. I keep forgetting that...sigh.…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @Loves Mountains That is an amazing year! So happy for you!
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @DogTog CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's AHMAZING!
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @Technicolor Cheetah That's the goal! We have so much debt, we just have to pray neither car dies for at least 3 years!! The goal was to buckle down and pay off a huge heap and life keeps throwing…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown So today I realized that, with careful budgeting and just a regular/decent month next month, I can eliminate a car note (paid off on normal schedule), a student loan (throwing an extra $500 at it in…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown It's almost the end of August. I'm not sure I checked in in July. Our godkids' parents magically produced a new date for them to return (with no contributions on their part) necessitating last…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown July is over and we made it through. Barely. We increased our credit balances by $2400, though. So, not great. Another unexpected car repair--expensive alternator,…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown Aaaaand the alternator's out on our 2012 MDX that we JUST serviced to the tune of $2500 last month. Yes, I am super stoked about this. Praying it's wammable and not more serious AND that I don't get…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown June was 100% better than May. Paid off $6,151.00 and feeling REALLY GREAT! My 3 godkids arrived for the summer this weekend and it feels great to have already budgeted and paid for their primary…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @Technicolor Cheetah Exactly. I flew alone with the kids and hubby drove. I am eternally grateful because I didn't just have an extra arm, I had three extra people! My mom and aunt (retired),…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown May was my pity me month, but June has been mentally better. Decided to use some of our emergency EMERGENCY savings to kick up our debt paydown because why not?!?…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @Spring Green Rain Zero interest is worth it. Baby costs, even for the frugal, can be a hard pill to swallow. I had my oldest 5 years ago and it feels like time went into WARP speed and nothing was…
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @Purple Butterfly Oh no! Glad your dog is okay, but that really stinks. Just another reminder to be grateful! Your attitude is good.
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- 6 mths ago
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @farfromtheusual Thanks.
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- 6 mths ago
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @Alia Gee Yeah, but with our deductible, it has to be budgeted-for...we have over 1/2 the year left and the HSA is basically maxed out. Sigh. Kids and allergies. Next year hoping it'll be easier.…
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- 6 mths ago
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @WairereRose You're so sweet. :) This was the don't-pity-me party remember?!? Lol.
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @Hot Pink Yeti Whoohoo. Pay it OFFFFFF! You'll feel so much better!
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- 6 mths ago
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown May check in. Ready to throw in the towel. I hate self-employment. I hate owning things and having small children and most everything right now. Don't mind me, I'm just having a pity party over here.…
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- 6 mths ago
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown Late check in. April was minimums only AND we used the cards over Easter holiday for unbudgeted expenses. Having kids is crazy expensive--mine are still young so the budgeting stuff is still wonky.…
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- 7 mths ago
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @WairereRose I love this and I'm going to try it! Thanks for responding.
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- 8 mths ago
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Re: The Official 2019 Debt Smackdown @farfromtheusual You totally get it. Thanks ❤️
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- 8 mths ago
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