New Mustachian

[Joocebawks808]

Hello,

I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. Before my discovery of this blog, I had been living well outside of my means  during a very indulgent 4 year period of my life. I had $40k in student loan debt, and also financed 2 fancy cars during that four year period. I would go out every weekend to nice restaurants and frequent the bars with my friends. Needless to say I didn't have much in the way of retirement. I felt a lot richer than I actually was.

Since following the advice of this blog and other online materials, I'm proud to say that I'm debt free! I paid off the student debt, sold the cars, and currently drive a Honda Fit. I'm no longer trying to impress people with material things and it feels great! I've noticed now when I'm out I view things through a mustachian lens which has helped with impulse purchasing. Anyway, I'm currently contributing to a Roth IRA and saving for a house and the discipline of this whole experience has been a really positive thing for me. 

Thanks for reading!

[RWD]

Welcome and congrats!

[DS]

Woohoo! Great work!

[aceyou]

Thanks for saying hello.  Sounds like you are off to a terrific start.  I hope you stick around and add to the conversation around here!

[Joocebawks808]

Thanks guys! I feel an impulse to tell everyone in my life about this because it's such a game changer. Don't want to come off the wrong way though so I've been pretty low key. I've had a handful of people ask where my previous car went and when I tell them that I sold it and bought a Honda Fit they always look puzzled and say something like "really? Why would you do that?" At least I got my significant other on board! Exciting times for sure.

[DS]

Thanks guys! I feel an impulse to tell everyone in my life about this because it's such a game changer. Don't want to come off the wrong way though so I've been pretty low key. I've had a handful of people ask where my previous car went and when I tell them that I sold it and bought a Honda Fit they always look puzzled and say something like "really? Why would you do that?" At least I got my significant other on board! Exciting times for sure.

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[mathlete]

Great work! I bet your life is a lot less stressful after giving up trying to impress people.