Comments on: My Journey to Financial Freedom | Part 2: The Climb http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/ Motivational Money Management Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:11:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Win a Free Smartphone and Have a Great Life | My Super-Charged Life http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5368 Win a Free Smartphone and Have a Great Life | My Super-Charged Life Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:01:04 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5368 [...] Journey to Financial Freedom Part 1: The Fall and Part 2: The Climb – Brad at Enemy of Debt put up this guest post that is truly revealing and inspiring.  [...] [...] Journey to Financial Freedom Part 1: The Fall and Part 2: The Climb – Brad at Enemy of Debt put up this guest post that is truly revealing and inspiring.  [...]

]]> By: Trece http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5364 Trece Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:58:20 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5364 Your story is such an encouraging example, Dena. I especially like the Fight Club reference. I am SO much about having enough to survive, with a true Emergency fund, and a bit to bless others. My kids have "mostly" moved out, and so much of their "I have to have this" cr*p is still here. Good luck in continuing your climb! I have subscribed, so I can follow you the rest of the way. Your story is such an encouraging example, Dena. I especially like the Fight Club reference. I am SO much about having enough to survive, with a true Emergency fund, and a bit to bless others. My kids have "mostly" moved out, and so much of their "I have to have this" cr*p is still here.
Good luck in continuing your climb! I have subscribed, so I can follow you the rest of the way.

]]> By: Weekend Link Love – March 20, 2010 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5350 Weekend Link Love – March 20, 2010 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:01:29 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5350 [...] Dena from Evolution You had two great guest posts on Enemy of Debt, My Journey to Financial Freedom | Part 1: The Fall and My Journey to Financial Freedom | Part 2: The Climb. [...] [...] Dena from Evolution You had two great guest posts on Enemy of Debt, My Journey to Financial Freedom | Part 1: The Fall and My Journey to Financial Freedom | Part 2: The Climb. [...]

]]> By: Bucksome Boomer http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5347 Bucksome Boomer Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:09:00 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5347 Your two part story has been inspirational. I follow most of the tips but with variation. I keep track of my budget with Brad's Excel budget tool. ING Direct is a good way to automate savings and earn more than the typical savings account. Congratulations on paying off $60K in debt! Your two part story has been inspirational. I follow most of the tips but with variation. I keep track of my budget with Brad's Excel budget tool.

ING Direct is a good way to automate savings and earn more than the typical savings account. Congratulations on paying off $60K in debt!

]]> By: My Journey to Financial Freedom | Part 1: The Fall http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5314 My Journey to Financial Freedom | Part 1: The Fall Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:26:13 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5314 [...] part one, I will explain how I got to that terrible place. In part two, I will explain how I’m getting out of it (and how you can do it, [...] [...] part one, I will explain how I got to that terrible place. In part two, I will explain how I’m getting out of it (and how you can do it, [...]

]]> By: Dena http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5310 Dena Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:54:37 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5310 Thanks for the kind words & encouragement. Much appreciated! Thanks for the kind words & encouragement. Much appreciated!

]]> By: Dena http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5309 Dena Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:53:18 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5309 Thank you so much for the comment and for sharing how you're making it work! I love those ideas. Rewards credit card & Excel --- Yea! There is definitely more than one way to skin a cat. :) Thank you so much for the comment and for sharing how you're making it work! I love those ideas. Rewards credit card & Excel — Yea! There is definitely more than one way to skin a cat. :)

]]> By: Dena http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5308 Dena Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:51:58 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5308 Hey Mick. Thank you for sharing your story. In response to your question about how to "overcome the want" -- I have to say that that was and IS STILL an obstacle for me at times. There are two things that really keep me in line: 1. It's about priorities. As much as I want "stuff" (new technology, clothes, vacations, etc) I also want "freedom." In my case, my desire and priority for freedom is greater than my desire for stuff. 2. MINIMALISM. The other things that has really transformed me and beaten that "want" that you speak of, has been my journey into minimalism. You can read more about that here: <a href="http://evolutionyou.net/blog/minimalism-how-to-declutter-your-home-your-soul/" target="_blank">http://evolutionyou.net/blog/minimalism-how-to-de...</a> Hope this helps! Hey Mick. Thank you for sharing your story. In response to your question about how to "overcome the want" — I have to say that that was and IS STILL an obstacle for me at times. There are two things that really keep me in line:

1. It's about priorities. As much as I want "stuff" (new technology, clothes, vacations, etc) I also want "freedom." In my case, my desire and priority for freedom is greater than my desire for stuff.

2. MINIMALISM. The other things that has really transformed me and beaten that "want" that you speak of, has been my journey into minimalism. You can read more about that here: http://evolutionyou.net/blog/minimalism-how-to-de…

Hope this helps!

]]> By: Dena http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5307 Dena Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:48:19 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5307 I really appreciate the kind words, Ken. Thanks. I really appreciate the kind words, Ken. Thanks.

]]> By: Dena http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5305 Dena Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:47:52 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5305 Thanks for the comment. Glad to hear that the mint/debit system is working for you. I love it! Thanks for the comment. Glad to hear that the mint/debit system is working for you. I love it!

]]> By: Dena http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5306 Dena Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:47:21 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5306 Thank you! Glad you liked it and best of luck climbing out, friend. Thank you! Glad you liked it and best of luck climbing out, friend.

]]> By: Forest http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5303 Forest Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:14:16 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5303 Can't fault the tips here. Eating in saves tons and only buying what you need is essential for getting out.... Thanks for a great 2 parter. Can't fault the tips here. Eating in saves tons and only buying what you need is essential for getting out…. Thanks for a great 2 parter.

]]> By: Budgeting Fun Stuff http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5295 Budgeting Fun Stuff Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:29:45 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5295 I love all those tips! We use all of them, except we use a rewards credit card instead of a debit card and Excel instead of Mint. Great tips to follow! I love all those tips! We use all of them, except we use a rewards credit card instead of a debit card and Excel instead of Mint. Great tips to follow!

]]> By: harvestwages http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2010/03/my-journey-to-financial-freedom-part-2-the-climb/#comment-5297 harvestwages Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:13:22 +0000 http://www.enemyofdebt.com/?p=3364#comment-5297 i enjoy your life experience. Debt is actually the first thing to eliminate when you think of living a mobile life. I'm glad you realized your mistake and quickly turned your hardship into positivity. i enjoy your life experience.
Debt is actually the first thing to eliminate when you think of living a mobile life. I’m glad you realized your mistake and quickly turned your hardship into positivity.

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