Tag Archive: debt

Feb 28

Relearning what I know

Long-time readers may remember some of my stories about drowning in debt, using money to destroy relationships, and feeling helpless when it came to the subject of money.  In the past, I spent thousands upon thousands upon thousands of dollars trying to figure out how to fix the things that were wrong with me.  I …

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Jul 02

A big financial OOPS

Wasn’t it just two weeks ago that I was crowing about the major strides I’d made financially with paying off debt?  Oh, how the Universe loves to laugh!

It turns out that while I was so meticulously paying off that debt, I missed another credit card due date by two days.  TWO DAYS!!!  What a …

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Jun 20

1 down, 3 to go

Perhaps some of you remember my posts from last summer and fall about how challenging my finances were.  About how ashamed I felt.  About how much I wanted to change my situation.  About how impossible that felt, but I was willing to try.

Perhaps you remember the 40-Day Miracle Challenge when I focused exclusively on …

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May 24

A monetary distinction

As I continue my journey toward financial freedom, I’ve learned a lot. This week’s lesson has been the distinction between “I don’t have enough money” and “It’s not in my budget.”

A few days ago I had a conversation about getting a new piece of clothing. I said, “It’s not in my budget.” She said, …

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Feb 29

How am I like a K-Cup?

Here is a lovely thing about the newsroom – they really appreciate me.  I don’t think I’ve ever felt as appreciated as I do there.  For instance, this week the big news has been that they got one of those K-Cup coffeemakers.  To say that there are almost hourly spasms of delight from all corners …

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Feb 09

February financial update

Financial Freedom

Here is the second of my monthly check-ins on how I’m doing with paying down debt and getting my financial life in order.

Last month I set the goal of putting an extra $1000 payment toward credit card debt.  However part way through the month I decided to make an adjustment in my spreadsheet – …

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Jan 15

January financial update

After talking so much about finances over the last few months, I’ve decided to start chronicling how I’m doing with paying down debt and improving my financial situation.

The spreadsheet – you can DOWNLOAD a copy

At the end of October I created a KICK-ASS spreadsheet to track my money.  And when I see KICK-ASS, …

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Oct 19

The pity party

Here’s the thing – I’m in no good space to be writing tonight. I woke up feeling cranky this morning and it hasn’t gotten any better as the day has gone on.  I know very well that a big part of the discomfort I’m feeling has to do with making a clear commitment to working …

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