Comments on: Paying Off A Decade of Debt: A Reader Success Story & Quick Interview

By: Jared

Jared — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:53:35 +0000

Hey Ira,

I’m so glad. You know you are NOT alone in this quest. If it makes you feel any better, my girlfriend is still back in California paying off the last of her credit card debt (while I’m in Seattle building the biz). It’s not easy for her. It’s not easy for us – but we BOTH know it’s the right thing to do.

Now going on over 6 months of being 100% debt free, looking back… it was the best thing I could do for myself and our relationship. Freeing the shackles of yes “legalized slavery”… it let’s me take more chances with my business, and also be able to fail more times than the average individuals (without selling my soul for a dollar).

Keep on rockin!

By: Ira

Ira — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:00:59 +0000

‘this is so inspiring.. I am really coping hard right now. It is good to know , I am not alone. I like the term used here “legalized slavery”… this is so right. Many thanks and keep goin’, were are drawing a lot of strength here….

By: Jared

Jared — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:02:56 +0000

Thanks Mr. Debtbuster. Right on!

By: debtbuster

debtbuster — Mon, 31 May 2010 06:50:45 +0000

That’s awesome! An inspiration for us all. It just goes to show how easy it is to get into debt but how hard it is to get out. Against debt slavery!

By: Jared

Jared — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:51:07 +0000

Hey Xpat… I REALLY know it can be a tough process and sacrifice at times. Hopefully being a part of Adam’s community, my story and using Dave Ramsey’s tools to the fullest extent, can help make it a lot less painful.

Keep on keeping on. Ok?

By: Jared

Jared — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:49:07 +0000

Wow Amy… congratulations to you on paying off one of the student loans. How great does that feel?

I know it can be “hard work” at times, but yes… seeing the results and being a part of this community AND using Dave Ramsey’s method is enough artillery to wipe up just about anything.

By: Jared

Jared — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:35 +0000

Hey Robin…. my girlfriend is in the same boat (and still has about another 6 months left – so I know it can be discouraging).

Keep on keeping on with it. Ok? The feeling you get from knowing that you don’t owe anyone anything, is one of the most freeing experiences.

By: Jared

Jared — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:43:15 +0000

Sure thing Melanie… sorry for the big delay in answering back. I’m glad I can be a bit of an inspiration for others in the same boat.

By: Xpat

Xpat — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:15:25 +0000

inspiring story.. I am on the process of working my out from debts.. it’s tough and really a sacrifice..

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:23:45 +0000

Congrats! I love the Dave Ramsey method. It has helped my husband and I pay off 24K to my student loan in one year, as well as save 14K in the same year on a 60K yr combined salary. My student loan is 123K so we are hoping to pay it off in another 4 years. It is hard work, but once you commit to it and see results, it feels soooo good!!!