Comments on: March’s Student Loan Debt Movement + A New Debt App!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:27:23 +0000

In reply to Pat. Hey Pat! Unfortunately Pickpocket had to shut their doors as they couldn't get enough funding, but I love the idea of helping your child pay down their loans like that :) I'm sure there are other tools out there where you could do that!

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 21:03:53 +0000

What if a parent wanted to help start paying off a student loan in their child’s name while their child was still in college and not paying back the loan yet? Can a service like Pickpocket help with that?

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 19:22:59 +0000

In reply to Eric.

Oh $hit! That’s going to be a windfall every month once those puppies are gone! You’re gonna be able to turbocharge all kinds of savings and investments – super exciting!

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:37:21 +0000

Ah, student loans. Bane of my existence right now. When I started, I had about $72,000 worth of them. Today, I have just under $40,000 left and if everything goes as planned, they’ll be gone in a year and a half! It’s taking over $2,000/month just to do it! Can’t wait to see what it will feel like to save that money instead of use it to pay off debt.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 09:39:33 +0000

In reply to Bryan. OMG I thought I was the only one on Planet Earth without a FacePlant page...I mean Facebook. No twitter, no SnapChat, no MyOuterSpace either LOL. I think we're of a dying breed! It's liberating not being joined at the hip with these distractions. Keeping in touch with family/friends via phone/text or email works for me. I'm in the minority when I go away & leave my computer at home. WiFi? What's that? Who cares? Not me! I think our catering neighbors are cousins. Too bad my house is on Decatur Rd, LOL have a great Wednesday!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:37:09 +0000

In reply to Debbie. We must live in the same neighborhood..ha! 123 Anystreet USA. We have a lady who does catering in ours as well, meals and homemade pies. Very nice, not pushy or anything but offers the same service. Not sure if she still does because she would advertise on the neighborhood Facebook page, which I have since Terminated as well. Terminating all social media...ahhh what a great feeling. Instead I check in with J and the crew each morning, chat with like minded people like yourself and read off of actual paper bound into a books. Ah, sweet knowledge. Have a great day!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:21:05 +0000

In reply to J. Money. Right back at ya!!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:02:58 +0000

In reply to Debbie. One of the classics right there - I hope you do check it out!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 09:11:39 +0000

In reply to Bryan. Had to turn down the Joneses 2 weeks ago. Neighbor caters meals. $12 each. Other neighbors order from her daily/weekly. She kept emailing me. Instead of making an excuse, I told her it's not in our budget as our 2018 piggy bank is going towards new plumbing in the house (true!), some electrical work & a partial bathroom upgrade (we're the only ones here that do all the work ourselves). We budget groceries which do NOT include $12 daily catered meals. Will have to check out your recommendation "The Millionaire Next Door". Sounds like our current situation. Thanx again for sharing!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:50:55 +0000

In reply to Bryan. much love to all y'all :) you're making my frugal heart so happy right now!!