Comments on: A Reader’s Journey to Becoming Debt-Free

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:19:48 +0000

I’m so glad you all enjoyed this!!! It took me a bit to convince Anonymous to allow me to post it up, but I kept assuring him/her that it would inspire others :) And I think it did! I’ll try and post up more in the future – I get a lot out of them too.

If any of YOU have interesting background stories, or philosophies, let me know! j (at) Elite Edge Money (dot) com. I always have my eyes open.

By: Natalie @ Mango

Natalie @ Mango — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:33:42 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story, and congratulations on being out of debt! I know how hard it can be to cut back on the things you love, but when it comes down to it, they really are just things. Living without the constant stress of paying off a debt is much more important than any “thing” in the end. At the same time, though, it’s important not to get so frugal that you begin denying yourself life’s little pleasures! Which is why I love that rather than nix what you enjoy altogether, you just found cheaper alternatives (ex: the less expensive wine.) Good job!

By: Jaime

Jaime — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:12:13 +0000

Well good for you Anonymous. I don’t think life in general has to be expensive. :)

By: Briana @ 20 and Engaged

Briana @ 20 and Engaged — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:59:51 +0000

Great story! I wish I could do the same, but I know it’d be harder to see what I could live without, with emotional attachment and all.

By: Travis @debtchronicles

Travis @debtchronicles — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:19:41 +0000

I hope to be debt free in less than 3 years!

By: Derek - BankAim

Derek - BankAim — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:14:06 +0000

wow.. definitely inspiring. An anonymous story of someone who doesn’t care about getting credit for it.. awesome

By: cashflowmantra

cashflowmantra — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:11:24 +0000

I love this story. Very few realize that it is not about the things in life but control and being able to do what you want to do. Others might refer to this as freedom.

By: Elle @ Odd Cents

Elle @ Odd Cents — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:23:28 +0000

What an inspiration! I would love to hear more of her story and others just like it. Her story really drives home the idea that anyone and everyone can benefit from budgeting. And she did it by finding economical alternatives and she is still living comfortably. Plus she has options! Brilliant!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:24:33 +0000

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

By: brooklyn money

brooklyn money — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:50:59 +0000

Rock on! Love this story. I share the same philosophy (except I pay rent and will continue to do so while I work. Will probably buy something in cash when I retire). I live in a small space in the city — so no car, no property taxes, no home maintenance costs, no cell phone (free through work), very low utilities (less than $50 a month total). My biggest fixed expense is probably cable/internet at $100 a month.