I promised you guys lots of “get debt free” content in 2011 so here is another new feature for ML2S. This section will function as a brag/inspiration spot. You will be able to let us know about a bill or item that you ‘ve been able to pay off. You can send me a picture of it and a short story of how you accomplished your goal. If you paid off a bill you can just send me the story to share with everyone.
To get us started I just happened to have paid off our LAST non-mortgage debt today. I paid off our new furniture. It is a leather sofa/loveseat set. It’s much prettier that it looks in the pictures and both sides of each piece have a power recliner on them. We decided to get this set because our old set was 14 years old and needed to be replaced. I love it that all 4 of us can sit on the sofa and be comfy under blankets watching movies. It’s been so fun. I think I will enjoy our next movie even better now that the furniture is officially ours.
How about you? Have you paid off a bill or item recently that you want to showcase on ML2S ? I would love to post it for everyone. We all need all of the motivation that we can get. Paying off debt is hard. We need as many people patting us on the back as possible.
Here is a picture of OUR paid off furniture! I only took a picture of the couch. Use your imagination for the loveseat. It looks the same only shorter he he~
I’m so happy for you! I would appreciate any advise to help me to do the same. I just subscribed to your emails, however I don’t any steps/advise tabs for debt reduction. Is there something I am missing?
Thank you,
Terri Hickok
Hi Terri! Many of us are getting out of debt by following what Dave Ramsey teaches. His books are readily available in the library, so no need to purchase if money is tight. His books will walk you through what are known as “baby steps”. You can also read more about these steps by googling “Dave Ramsey Baby Steps”. His plan works. My husband and I have paid off almost $50,000 in debt by following the debt snowball and taking control of our finances. Following sites like Mommyluvs2save has been a huge help for us in this journey. It’s crazy to think of the money we used to waste by not doing simple things like using coupons and looking for bargains. Best of luck to you!
We were able to pay off the balance of a home improvement loan…..$4,300!!!!! This loan was for two Anderson windows and a new front door. We still have three windows remaining to replace, but we have a sinking fund in place to pay cash for those. I simply refuse to take on anymore debt to get them sooner.
Karen, congrats on paying off your furniture! I bet it’s even more comfy now that it’s paid for!
That is SO awesome! It feels good doesn’t it ??
Hard to write a check for such a large amt, but it was so worth it! I love having that monkey off our back.
My husband and I have Student Loans, Medical Bills, and a home mortgage. We are paying off the smallest balances first & applying that monthly payment amount to the next lowest bill. We were able to pay off one of our sons medical bills! So happy to finally be down by one & be able to double pay the next lowest one! Happy day, Happy Day!