Comments on: By Taking Control of My Finances, I Took Back Control of My Life http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/ ... where my idea of splurging is feeding my cat Fancy Feast. As a full-time student with a limited income stream, follow my journey in obtaining financial awareness and prosperity Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:13:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: GG @ This Writer's Wallet http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-65922 GG @ This Writer's Wallet Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:38:02 +0000 http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-65922 Loved this post. I love the image of a girl, learning she's trapped, holed up in the library reading PF books. Inspiring. Loved this post. I love the image of a girl, learning she’s trapped, holed up in the library reading PF books. Inspiring.

]]> By: Soullfire http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-65923 Soullfire Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:59:27 +0000 http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-65923 Congrats on making the decision to leave the path of slavery on begin your journey towards financial freedom. The path to kazillions begins with the first dollar saved. =) Congrats on making the decision to leave the path of slavery on begin your journey towards financial freedom.

The path to kazillions begins with the first dollar saved. =)

]]> By: veronica http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-66958 veronica Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:26:18 +0000 http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-66958 Great post! I can definitely relate to feeling like a slave to your financial situation. I was there after college, and after a few years, I managed to pay it off. Back then it was all of about $6,000. I thought I had a handle on it, but fast-forward several years later, and I'm paying off what was right around $20,000. Like you, I recognized the trap that debt can put us in and we're taking care of it. And as much as I had wanted to buy a condo a few years ago, I'm glad the crazy market priced me out, because now, when I pay off my debt in the next two years, I'll be free and clear. I can write my own ticket. That is a beautiful feeling. Great post! I can definitely relate to feeling like a slave to your financial situation. I was there after college, and after a few years, I managed to pay it off. Back then it was all of about $6,000. I thought I had a handle on it, but fast-forward several years later, and I’m paying off what was right around $20,000.

Like you, I recognized the trap that debt can put us in and we’re taking care of it. And as much as I had wanted to buy a condo a few years ago, I’m glad the crazy market priced me out, because now, when I pay off my debt in the next two years, I’ll be free and clear. I can write my own ticket. That is a beautiful feeling.

]]> By: edgar http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-68623 edgar Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:18:18 +0000 http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-68623 I like the way you write . I could totally picture you , great post I like the way you write . I could totally picture you , great post

]]> By: Scott @ The Passive Dad http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-68739 Scott @ The Passive Dad Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:37:46 +0000 http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-68739 What a powerful message that left with me. I recall several events when I was 5 years old, but not entire conversations about money. It makes me think about my own daughter and if she will remember our conversations. She's only 4, but I guess I have another year to practice our financial discussions. What a powerful post. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm now a subscriber :) What a powerful message that left with me. I recall several events when I was 5 years old, but not entire conversations about money. It makes me think about my own daughter and if she will remember our conversations. She’s only 4, but I guess I have another year to practice our financial discussions. What a powerful post. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’m now a subscriber :)

]]> By: Jessica http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-88696 Jessica Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:37:18 +0000 http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-88696 Love how you write, please keep writing! Love how you write, please keep writing!

]]> By: Evan http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-92089 Evan Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:24:04 +0000 http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-92089 Hey i'm not sure if i got this right or not, but it says you owe 11,000 dollars in credit card debt and have 6,000 dollars saved. What are you thinking paying of your debt it a much better investment as you'll never make that much in interest on your money. You should keep an emergency fund don't get me wrong, but you should put like 4 grand down on your credit cards. Hey i’m not sure if i got this right or not, but it says you owe 11,000 dollars in credit card debt and have 6,000 dollars saved. What are you thinking paying of your debt it a much better investment as you’ll never make that much in interest on your money. You should keep an emergency fund don’t get me wrong, but you should put like 4 grand down on your credit cards.

]]> By: Jennifer Lynn http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-92138 Jennifer Lynn Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:34:15 +0000 http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-92138 Hi Evan, I agree 100%. But with the current financial crisis in the markets, most of my savings is parked in other assets and not U.S. dollars.

Hi Evan, I agree 100%. But with the current financial crisis in the markets, most of my savings is parked in other assets and not U.S. dollars.

]]> By: Lacey http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-95403 Lacey Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:15:47 +0000 http://www.brokeass-student.com/by-taking-control-of-my-finances-i-took-back-control-of-my-life/#comment-95403 This was a great post! I wanted to offer your readers a link to another blogger who is doing great work. He writes about our 'childhood money messages' and how the best approach to stability in today's market is to resist letting these emotions control our buying/selling habits. It is really fascinating work, and something you should all check out. His name is Spencer Sherman, and you can view his blog at http://www.curemoneymadness.com/blog. This was a great post! I wanted to offer your readers a link to another blogger who is doing great work. He writes about our ‘childhood money messages’ and how the best approach to stability in today’s market is to resist letting these emotions control our buying/selling habits. It is really fascinating work, and something you should all check out. His name is Spencer Sherman, and you can view his blog at http://www.curemoneymadness.com/blog.

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