Debt Reduction, Mortgage

How We Are Paying Off Our Mortgage

We have a 15-year fixed-rate home mortgage – and we are working hard to pay it off in less than 10 years. We purchased our home in February of 2010.  The original mortgage term of our our loan was 180 months, with the loan due to be paid off in March of 2025.  So far, we have whittled away 7…

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Debt Reduction

Fight For Your Independence And Get Out Of Debt

Let’s not wait until January 1st to focus on getting out of debt.  It’s July – It’s time.  Fight for your independence-  and get out of debt, today! No doubt, a little dramatic, but you get the point.  Today is the day to start planning for tomorrow.  Here’s how I paid off my consumer debt – including credit cards and…

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Debt Reduction, Motivation

How To Stay Motivated While Getting Out Of Debt

Let’s be real.  The idea of getting out of debt sounds awesome.  The day-to-day grind of getting out of debt… not so much. Here’s how to stay motivated while getting out of debt – Celebrate Your Progress – Check those numbers and get excited about the amount of debt you have already paid off!  For our family, we are working…

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