How To Pay Off $14,330 In 20 Months

consumerist.com — Stuck in a $14,300 debt hole, reader Trixare4kids was able to dig herself out using tips she learned about on Consumerist.com. Let's learn how she attacked her personal finances and learned to live frugally, and did it all in just 20 months. "As of today I am debt free...My spirit feels lighter. I am free. I am doing a happy dance." Oct 6, 2008 View in Crawl 4

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literaturfan Oct 7, 2008

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Putting your credit card in the freezer. What a crazy idea! But to tell you the truth, I think it's a good measure to control your expenses!!!

buckrogers1965 Oct 9, 2008

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You know, there are plenty of non caffeinated brands of coffee on the market that are just as tasty as the real thing.

mojotek Oct 9, 2008

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Financial responsibility says a lot about a person. Like level of maturity, ability to take responsibility for one's own actions, understanding of real-world consequences, planning for the future... etc. It may sound like it's lame, but not really.

zadude99 Nov 6, 2008

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I found thesuccesspilot.com that says that they can show me how to get out of debt. One of my friends said she just took the plunge with them recently and they showed her how to save a ton of money. Still a little skeptical, though, but hey, ya never know! Anybody use them for their service before?

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This person needs to be hired by the US government.<a class="user" href="http://www.lipoaspiracao.org/lipoescultura/">http://www.lipoaspiracao.org/lipoescultura/</a>

davidlt Jan 2, 2009

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I cut up my credit cards years ago. I now use only a debit card and couldn't be happier. If only I could make my alimony payment disappear...no, I'm not going to put her in the freezer. ;-PConsumer Credit Counseling, Debt Management Counseling, Debt Management Credit Counseling, Counseling Credit Debt Management Services, Consumer Credit Counseling Debt Management, Credit Counseling, Debt Management Counselor <a class="user" href="http://debtmanagementcredit.info/articles/view/6/adebtmanagementcansaveyourcreditscore.html">http://debtmanagementcredit.info/articles/view/6/a ...</a>

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we should use commonsense more and we would not be in trouble in the first place, but it is easier said than done<a class="user" href="http://www.companyformationindia.org">http://www.companyformationindia.org</a>

piree Mar 8, 2009

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You did a good job, other ppl should do the samePiree,<a class="user" href="http://nu-lenen.com" rel="nofollow">http://nu-lenen.com</a>

bhubert80 Mar 16, 2009

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This article is so very inspiring! I have been working toward the same goal for over a year. I have not been quite as successful as you but I'm on my way.One site that I like to follow and get MANY helping tips on living more frugal in order to reduce my debt is <a class="user" href="http://www.startlivingfrugal.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.startlivingfrugal.com</a>I apologize if links are not to be posted, I just wanted you to be aware of this site as it has been a lifesaver for me.Thanks