After writing about what to do with our tax refund this year, I was 100% ready to sink the money into the house. The house has been empty for too long and I'm just over not having a home that I feel good about! I felt really really good about my stance.
... then I downloaded the Dave Ramsey podcast.
Now, there are a lot of things I don't agree with Dave Ramsey about. But, I do embrace the "pay off your debt as fast you can" concept and after listening to people scream "We're Debt FREEE!" I had to get in on the action a little bit. So in the end I succumbed to Dave Ramsey (and my smarter-than-me husband) and we paid off our second car.
To immortalize this momentous occasion, I recorded the moment that I actually paid off the debt.
Important Notes: This is not an exciting video, but you do get a glimpse of Heidi at the very beginning. I am a total goober and not comfortable or "natural" in front of a camera. I also did this when I got home from work, so that's my "end of the day after a long commute home" hair.
I actually hit "submit" at the 1:40 mark, so jump there if you want to see my mini-celebration.
I'm pretty freaking happy to have that debt gone. The car loan represents the last of our "gotta pay it off quickly debt" and now we'll have some extra money each month to play with.
Yay for more money forshoes tools and curtains!!!
... then I downloaded the Dave Ramsey podcast.
Now, there are a lot of things I don't agree with Dave Ramsey about. But, I do embrace the "pay off your debt as fast you can" concept and after listening to people scream "We're Debt FREEE!" I had to get in on the action a little bit. So in the end I succumbed to Dave Ramsey (and my smarter-than-me husband) and we paid off our second car.
To immortalize this momentous occasion, I recorded the moment that I actually paid off the debt.
Important Notes: This is not an exciting video, but you do get a glimpse of Heidi at the very beginning. I am a total goober and not comfortable or "natural" in front of a camera. I also did this when I got home from work, so that's my "end of the day after a long commute home" hair.
I actually hit "submit" at the 1:40 mark, so jump there if you want to see my mini-celebration.
I'm pretty freaking happy to have that debt gone. The car loan represents the last of our "gotta pay it off quickly debt" and now we'll have some extra money each month to play with.
Yay for more money for
Congrats! What a huge (debt) relief to have no more monthly car payment. Too bad Heidi didn't stick around for the fun - what a cutie!
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Ohmygosh, congrats!! I did a little happy dance with you since that happiness is totally contagious. YAY YOU GUYS!!
ReplyDeleteI love your happy dance--congratulations! This was a fun vlog--you should do more :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Do you use the word vlog? It's a weird one I admit and I don't know which is appropriate: video blog or vlog!
Cute video! You made me want to do one of those when I pay off my student loan (in a few short months!) Congrats on paying off the car! Goodbye monthly payment.
ReplyDeleteErin - I know! Heidi left me to go watch Nemo play fetch. She totally ditched me for a boy!
ReplyDeleteKari - I'm sure some shoes will be bought!
Mrs. Foot - Thanks!! :) I'm really happy to have it gone!
KT - It actually occurred to me the other day that for a blog that's all about me, I don't appear in in very much! I'll have to try make more of an appearance :) I haven't done enough videos to use "vlog" regularly. I've seen other bloggers use it though!
Amanda - That's great that you're so close!! You should post one when you get it done!
CONGRATS!!! that's so fantastic. i keep nudging the fiance to sit down with me and get to the dirty grits of what we owe-- gonna show him this and hopefully learn by your example!
ReplyDeletecongrats! (now you can save for repairs + the next car) ;-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That must be a great feeling...and very wise!
ReplyDeletecongrats! and also, you are so cute!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, were crazy in debt as Grad Students and I dream of the day we pay it off!
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I linked here today, and then came back and read the post. I didn't remember that Dave inspired you to do this too! I don't agree with every single thing he says either, but I do think he can be super inspiring. What a happy day! Debt freeeeeeeeee!!!
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