Four years ago, I never
thought being debt free would be a reality, and now it is.
I think being debt free will give you the freedom to really throw yourself into it.
My fiance and I have had many conversations about putting extra money towards our debt, but
I think being debt free wasn't a big concern of his since our monthly payments are actually quite low.
Not exact matches
Instead of
thinking that a budget
is restrictive,
think of it as a spending plan to enhance your lifestyle — one that
is free of
debt and stress.
Whether you decide to put more than 20 % down depends a lot on how badly you want to beat out the competition for the home, whether you
think your savings could do more for you invested elsewhere and how soon you want to build equity, pay off the mortgage and
be free of that mortgage
debt.
He
thinks this amount
is enough because he plans to live a
debt -
free lifestyle before and during retirement.
William says this amount doesn't include their other pensions, so I
think they
're excluding that amount to give them a safety buffer, and help them maintain a
debt -
free lifestyle.
Here
's a letter to the board of Biglari Holdings
re: executive compensation [Noise
Free Investing] & then more
thoughts on Biglari
's compensation agreement [My Investing Notebook] Where things stand in the market [Bespoke Investment Group] A list of stocks Nasdaq
is canceling trades in from yesterday
's madness [Business Insider] The best interest rate chart in the world [Trader
's Narrative] A great macro overview from Barry Ritholtz [The Big Picture] A look at John Paulson
's possible ownership of Bear Stearns CDOs [Zero Hedge] John Mauldin on the future of public
debt [Advisor Perspectives] Top buys & sells from Morningstar
's ultimate stock pickers [Morningstar] The truth about «Sell in May & Go Away» [WSJ] An interview with hedge fund manager Hugh Hendry [Investment Week] Bill Ackman: Let
's have a public registry for stock opinion [Barron
's] Hedge fund Harbinger hires ex-Orange chief for wireless plan [Dealbook] & Deutsche Telekom has
been in talks with Harbinger [FT] Hedge funds begin to restructure fee system [FT]
Every time I even begin to
think of a new vision — I'll get healthy this year, I'll lose weight this year, in three years we'll
be debt -
free, then we can............ — my throat starts constricting and my body starts exhibiting adrenal symptoms.
I would like to vote Republican but my fear of closed minded bible thumpers who want to set back our education system, social reforms,
free thought and our culture as a whole, outweighs my fear of skyrocketing national
debt, slow economic growth and higher taxes (incidentally higher taxes
are coming no matter who
is in power.
For what it
's worth, I've
been debt -
free (apart from a mortgage, which I can't realistically get rid of) for about four years now, and I
think it
's one of the best things I've ever done for my mental and spiritual health.
Usmanov has previously offered to give Arsenal FC a loan to repay all our
debts and the loan would of
been interest
free and over a period of time we chose, he offered that as he said he
thinks we
are so close to winning trophies and getting back to the top but needed to invest in the squad...
How
's this for quick
thinking: You
're the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning, a
debt - plagued NHL franchise fighting for its very existence, and your most charismatic asset, the sizzling young talent who
's the future of your organization — bruising 6» 4», 218 - pound center Chris Gratton — has just received a five - year, $ 16.5 million
free - agent offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers.
What
are your
thoughts on living off of student loans in college (specifically for one who has a desire to
be debt free).
I Meddled Again,» «You
're So Vain, You Probably
Think This Zit
is About You,» «New Kid in School,» «More Than a Zombie to Me,» «Good Golly, Miss Dolly,» «Torn Between Two Hannahs,» «People Who Meet People,» «Money for Nothing, Guilt for
Free,» «
Debt it
Be,» «My Boyfriend
's Jackson And There
's Gon na
Be Some Trouble,» «We
Are Family — Now Get Me a Water!
You might
be thinking, «Okay, I
'm debt free, I
'm going to do things smart this time.
I
think you
're spot on with paying off
debt ahead of investing beyond your retirement accounts — but what if you
're already
debt free?
We just stick with our plan and
think about our celebration when we
are free from
debt.
My key
thinking is that again, getting back to this concept of retiring totally
debt free, if you've bought a house you can afford, that means you will have
been able to afford to pay off that mortgage.
Many people realize that rising interest rates affect yields and prices, but what others might not know
is that if you stick closely to short - term, investment - grade
debt securities - the very kind our Near - Term Tax
Free Fund (NEARX) invests in - the impact of such a rate hike
is not as dramatic as some investors might
think.
If you find yourself struggling to make extra payments on your student loan,
think of your future as a
debt -
free individual and the things you will enjoy once you
're free of this
debt.
I would have
thought, with the speed that you had, you
were otherwise
debt -
free.
Make your entertainment budget as small as possible early on and
think of
free activities you enjoy because it
's important that you prioritize getting rid of student loans, car loans, and credit card
debt.
That;
s why I
am thinking bankruptcy
is a better option because I can discharge my CC
debt, start paying only the student loan she
is on and then by the time my car
is paid off, 5 years, I will have monthly income
freed up to begin paying the others.
I'll
be back with some final
thoughts after the break, that
was the Let's Get Started segment right here on
Debt Free in 30.
That
's why we've pulled together this helpful list of resources that we
think will help you crush your
debt and break
free from the burden of student loans.
The following
is a list of
thoughts we've had (so far) of what it actually feels like to
be 100 %
debt free including the mortgage.
In my humble opinion as someone who
is now
debt free (except the mortgage) after having over $ 90,000 of consumer
debt, I do not
think it
is a good idea to invest in a brokerage account, money market, annuity, or any other financial product until your consumer
debt is paid off.
You may
think that you
're making small progress, but when you
're finally
debt -
free, you'll feel more secure about your financial future.
I
think this has a lot to do with the current uncertainty with my job in the oil industry, but I also
think it has to do with finally appreciating what it actually feels like to
be debt free.
Harvard Business School Graduate Pays Off $ 90,000 of
Debt in 7 Months: I thought this debt free success story was good, but when I read about Joe's determination to eliminate over $ 90,000 of debt after graduating with an MBA from Harvard Business School, I was really impres
Debt in 7 Months: I
thought this
debt free success story was good, but when I read about Joe's determination to eliminate over $ 90,000 of debt after graduating with an MBA from Harvard Business School, I was really impres
debt free success story
was good, but when I read about Joe's determination to eliminate over $ 90,000 of
debt after graduating with an MBA from Harvard Business School, I was really impres
debt after graduating with an MBA from Harvard Business School, I
was really impressed.
The first step to becoming
debt free is knowing exactly how much you owe — not what you
think you owe, but how much you owe down to the very last penny.
We
think you'll
be quick to find the silver lining in your new,
debt -
free life!
If you
think your bills
are out of control, you can opt for a no - obligation
free counseling session from a
debt relief company, where the counselor can give you the best advice to get out of
debt.
My husband and I
are on a journey to live
debt free and trying to do everything we can
think of to earn some extra income to pay it off as quickly as possible.
That may seem like a lot but
think about it, you
are debt free, so you can now afford to invest in yourself instead of the bank.
«I understand that it
's an important issue, but I don't
think it should
be a top dating criteria... You could
be shutting out someone who might otherwise
be a perfect match,» says Weston, author of «Deal with Your
Debt:
Free Yourself from What You Owe.»
Check out this recent episode of The Boundless Show: Whether you
're up to your eyeballs in
debt or
are financially
free, you probably have to
think about money every day.
He
thinks the restaurant industry
is very healthy, and noted that Landry's has a long history of generating strong
free cash flow, which
is being used to pay down
debt.
I
think the first step to remove all
debt is to decide that you want to
be debt free.
I
think the first step to remove all
debt is to decide you want to
be debt free.
Being debt free has
been more amazing than I
thought, and I want others to
be able to share in a similar joy.
You must
be thinking, «What can I do to help myself and finally
be debt -
free?
I
am currently
debt -
free and
am thinking about venturing into saving and investing.
There
are two things that you should know about if you
are thinking about getting out of
debt and actually remaining
debt free.
Just
think, 10 years from now, you could
be completely
debt free and not owe a cent to anyone.
She
thinks that they can
be debt -
free (except for a mortgage) in about 3.5 years, as well as have a complete emergency fund.
I
'm debt -
free and interested in potentially using the Lending Club as an investment vehicle, but would like to hear your
thoughts.
Thinking about
being debt free will help you make better decisions like avoiding new
debt and you'll
be able to
think of creative ways to pay off your
debt.
When we can help someone come up with a plan to
be debt free in 2 years (when they
thought they
were going to go bankrupt), we
are thrilled.