http://www.enemyofdebt.com Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:07:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Thank you for visiting Enemy of Debt. Please visit my about page to learn a little more about me, and the mission page to learn about this blog. If you enjoy this blog please subscribe. Thank you very much! The "B" Word! by Brad Chaffee Yeah I said it, the ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/the-b-word/ Buying vs. Renting - What Should You Do? by Brad Chaffee I think a majority of people would say it is better to buy simply because of the "I own it", way of thinking. I used to believe the same thing. I think people do not take into consideration all ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/buying-vs-renting-what-should-you-do/ Levels of Weirdness by Chuck I'm getting so excited, I can feel my level of weirdness rising. I only felt apprehension when I crossed the first level of weirdness, swearing off debt. I mean, who in this day and age does that? Oh com'on not use credit cards, what planet are you ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/levels-of-weirdness/ Relationships That Count by Brad Chaffee You Do It! If there is one thing that comes through clearly in the "Relating With Money" lesson it is that we all need support and encouragement.  We need each other.  If you are married, you need your spouse in order for this money thing to work.  ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/relationships-that-count/ I Want My Golden Goose! by Mikki I am sure everyone has seen the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.  At least twice, right? It actually happens to be one of my favorite movies (the original of course), though Johnny Depp played the role of Mr. Wonka brilliantly. But do you ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/i-want-my-golden-goose/ Expensive Hobbies by Chuck How Much Does Your Hobby Cost You? We all have'em! I'm talking about those hobbies you have that take your money. I was joking around with a person on the Enemy of Debt forum about paying for cable or dish TV. It got me thinking about the hobbies we ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/the-active-hobbyist/ As most of you know I am a big fan of Brian Tracy.  Here's Brian Tracy talking about wealth, happiness, and balance.  If you don't have balance then that means there is something that needs attention.  It is up to us to manage our lives like we manage our jobs.  ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/video-of-the-week-brian-tracy/ Hello everyone! I have another introduction to make. Her name is Mikki, and she is on fire! To give you a little history, Mikki and I are accountability buddies. We connected in the FPU Forums and have been great friends ever since. We are two Gazelles ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/better-than-i-deserve/ Meet Chuck Hello everyone! I just wanted to officially introduce you to Chuck. He is someone I met in the FPU Online Forums as he too was going through the course. He also has a passion for debt freedom and agreed to write some guest posts as a contributor. ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/meet-chuck/ America has no use for Piggy Banks anymore! America is in the RED! With a negative savings rate, America is in DESPERATE need of a Total Money Makeover. What will it take? When will people finally understand why saving money is too important to ignore? America needs new priorities, ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/my-payments-ate-my-savings/ **I just wanted to share with everyone my very first blog about becoming debt free! This is where it started. A passion to get out of debt, an intensity to do it now, and a desire to help spread these principles to anyone willing to listen! One ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/08/where-it-all-started/ Keeping the cheetah at bay is how we win financially! Keeping The Cheetah At Bay by Chuck Question: How do you keep your Gazelle intensity for the long haul ? Furthermore, how do you stay ahead of that Cheetah nipping at your butt ? Its easy to be like the Gazelle those first ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/07/keeping-the-cheetah-at-bay/ Is Bankruptcy The Answer? I was on the Financial Peace University Forums today and happened to notice the word bankruptcy being thrown around as an option. This isn't a rant as much as it is an argument as to why you should avoid bankruptcy completely. I realize that this ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/07/bankruptcy-the-morning-after-pill-of-personal-finance/ How can a scream be gentle? Gentle in nature, but not in force.  Gentle with love, the scream is not threatening but IS urgent.  It is imperative that I be heard because a family member that I love dearly is considering debt CONsolidation.  Maybe you're wondering why it's a big deal?  ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/07/a-gentle-scream-emergency-post/ Does Anyone Blame Themselves Anymore? by Chuck Hello all in the land of EOD. My name is Chuck, and I am a guest blogger for busy Brad. I know everyone wishes him great success with his FPU class. Being a FPU coordinator has Brad time strapped , so I thought I could ... http://www.enemyofdebt.com/2008/07/does-anyone-blame-themselves-anymore/