Author Topic: bloggers still in debt? (Read 11579 times)

Silverwood · « **on:** June 20, 2014, 01:19:01 PM »

S o while I've done almost everything I can to lower expenses and earn more, the fact is that it's going to take me more than a year to get out of debt.

Most of the blogs I used to follow are out of debt and have moved on. I'd like to follow along with someone who's still chipping away at the amount they owe.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm a female in her late 20's in Canada. I read and follow all kinds of blogs though.

striving_4_awesome · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2014, 01:46:34 PM »

This blog is great: www.fitnpoor.com
She's a 20 something working her way out of a big chunk of debt!

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Cheddar Stacker · « **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2014, 10:25:17 AM »

http://thegoblinchief.wordpress.com/

He's a very active member on this forum. You better hurry though, because I think they are about to pass $0 NW. I'm cheering for them from my corner of the world.

Gin1984 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2014, 10:27:09 AM »

I'm still in debt (frugalstudent.blogspot.com) but I don't know if I am what you are looking for. I am a student and since our loans are deferred I don't really mention them much.

Silverwood · « **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2014, 10:28:11 AM »

alright ill check them out , thanks

MBot · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2014, 08:58:11 PM »

I'm Canadian, female, and a similar age, and I've been contemplating starting one... :) I think we have a unique niche too. I'll post if I do.

Silverwood · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2014, 09:18:35 PM »

Do it! You'll have your first follower right here :)

plantingourpennies · « **Reply #7 on:** July 16, 2014, 05:49:48 PM »

Start it!

Its been a great experience for us.

Best,
Mr. PoP

randymarsh · « **Reply #8 on:** July 16, 2014, 07:15:23 PM »

Me lol. 83K currently. Progress isn't very interesting right now though as I save a small emergency fund and search for a job.

TeresaB · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2014, 07:45:14 PM »

Us! And we'll be in debt for a while. :p Our loans are in the grace period too but we are already chipping away at them.

Ohio Teacher · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2014, 05:19:21 PM »

Quote from: Cheddar Stacker on July 08, 2014, 10:25:17 AM

http://thegoblinchief.wordpress.com/

He's a very active member on this forum. You better hurry though, because I think they are about to pass $0 NW. I'm cheering for them from my corner of the world.

Thanks for the link. I already made his pumpkin pancakes using a dented can of pumpkin we've had in the pantry for a couple years. Delicious! I love how he cooks mostly with staples, something we need to get better at doing.

Michael792 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2014, 08:18:15 PM »

Well, I am... But not by much and I'll be out in three and a half months or so. Read it here if you want: texanhephaestus.com

cdnmustachegrower · « **Reply #12 on:** September 02, 2014, 03:31:58 PM »

The YNAB blog typically has some good posts on getting out of debt. Good luck, it feels great when you get there!

www.ynab.com/blog

MicroRN · « **Reply #13 on:** September 08, 2014, 09:19:25 AM »

Check out sixfiguresunder.com. They're working on a pretty big chunk of debt.

DoubleDebtSingleWoman · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2014, 01:44:10 AM »

Shameless plug here for the "Double Debt Single Woman" blog www.doubledebtsinglewoman.com

I'm a thirty-something single American woman digging out of $140,000 of debt (mostly student loans).

MandalayVA · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2014, 05:20:58 AM »

Quote from: DoubleDebtSingleWoman on October 12, 2014, 01:44:10 AM

Shameless plug here for the "Double Debt Single Woman" blog www.doubledebtsinglewoman.com

I'm a thirty-something single American woman digging out of $140,000 of debt (mostly student loans).

Two issues:

1. In your most recent post the image that you used spelled "paid" as "payed." Of course the government is going to loan that person money; if s/he can't spell s/he won't question.

2. Instead of whining about how much money the U.S. federal government is making off student loans, why don't you go back to your college/university and ask why it's charging six figures for degrees?

DoubleDebtSingleWoman · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2014, 10:43:20 AM »

Quote from: MandalayVA on October 12, 2014, 05:20:58 AM

Quote from: DoubleDebtSingleWoman on October 12, 2014, 01:44:10 AM
Shameless plug here for the "Double Debt Single Woman" blog www.doubledebtsinglewoman.com

I'm a thirty-something single American woman digging out of $140,000 of debt (mostly student loans).

Two issues:

1. In your most recent post the image that you used spelled "paid" as "payed." Of course the government is going to loan that person money; if s/he can't spell s/he won't question.

2. Instead of whining about how much money the U.S. federal government is making off student loans, why don't you go back to your college/university and ask why it's charging six figures for degrees?

MandalayVA: First, this thread is obviously not the place for that discussion. Why don't you post your comments on my blog, where they belong? Second, that post is the only one that I have about student loans and thus is not the focus of my blog. Responses like yours are why I tend to avoid the topic.

Back to the purpose of this MMM thread...
If anyone is interested in reading about other people's climb out of debt, my story is out there. www.doubledebtsinglewoman.com
Welcome!

myteafix · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2014, 01:50:23 PM »

I have really enjoyed reading The Pursuit of Riches blog. It's a young woman living in New York trying to recover from her previous lifestyle of excessive spending and racking up debt. She talks a lot about her goal setting and financial accountability, but she's also got a great sense of humor!

I would suggest starting from the beginning: http://thepursuitofriches.com/2013/10/13/day-0-waking-up/

1967mama · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2014, 02:44:44 PM »

I would second http://www.sixfiguresunder.com

And I love her homemade pancake mix!

Silverwood · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2014, 02:48:44 PM »

Thanks for updating with new blogs to check out everyone. I like them all and take a bit from each one.

RichWard · « **Reply #20 on:** January 06, 2015, 07:19:37 PM »

I'm still in the building stage of my blog, but you can get a sneak peak at www.RedToRiches.com.

It's the first website I've built around personal finance. I felt hopeless a few years ago with massive student loan debt, and although I still have over 100K in debt, I believe I'm finally in a position to succeed.

My primary goal is to show fellow young professionals it's possible to get back on your feet after taking on substantial student loans.

Another site to check out is manvsdebt.com. The original writer has a great Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XRPbFIN4lk

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