I was reminded by my son: As of today, we have lived in our new house for 5 years. So, it’s time for a mortgage update – with handy-dandy chart! When my wife and I financed the purchase of our new home five years ago, our goal was to pay it off in less than ten years. We have a…
Category: Motivation
I Still Buy Stuff I Do Not Need
I have been writing about personal finance (as in, my own) for nearly a decade. In that time, I’ve had some financial success – paying off my consumer debt, purchasing a new home – and some blogging success – mentioned in the New York Times, interviewed on television and on radio – but the truth is: I still buy stuff…
How To Stay Motivated While Getting Out Of Debt
Let’s be real. The idea of getting out of debt sounds awesome. The day-to-day grind of getting out of debt… not so much. Here’s how to stay motivated while getting out of debt – Celebrate Your Progress – Check those numbers and get excited about the amount of debt you have already paid off! For our family, we are working…