I came across the blog, Get Rich Slowly, yesterday and it really caught my eye. Maybe it was because I’m continuously seeking out financial advice and REAL money-making opportunities to present to my readers and this blog had tons of information. Or maybe it was the simple fact that the author of this blog has a similar background to mine.
Get Rich Slowly’s blog owner, J.D., did what I did in college; run up a credit card and only pay the minimum each month. Like J.D., I too bought clothes with my credit card–mainly so I could have a new outfit every time I went dancing at a downtown club, or partied at my favorite fraternity house! I’m not painting a pretty picture here, but just for the record, I did pretty well in college. It turns out that I study really well at 2:00 a.m. with a buzz on!
After college, I got a job and for the first time, felt flush with money. However, I didn’t pay off the credit card I ran up in college; I just accumulated more debt on it. Afterall, I needed a new car, new skiis and a fancy new ski outfit, work clothes, and a private phone line in my room (I had moved back to my parents’ house after college, however, I did pay my parents a small rent) to talk to my new boyfriend (that investment paid off because the boyfriend is now my husband of 16 years!). Anyway, I was just digging myself deeper into debt–similar to J.D.
Like J.D., I realized I needed help with my finances and began to devour finance books, subscribe to money magazines, and read everything I possibly could on the subject. It became my passion and still is.
I eventually got myself out of credit card debt early on in my marriage, and my husband and I have not carried a balance on our credit cards in many years. My husband and I plan for our big purchases and upgrades to our home so we don’t overspend. Obviously, you can’t always plan for the unexpected like needing a new water heater that just flooded your basement, or a major appliance that just stopped working. However, if you put a little money aside in an emergency fund each month (even if it’s $10), these “surprises” can be a little more manageable.
I love J.D.’s blog and highly recommend making Get Rich Slowly a daily read. J.D.’s been working on his blog since 1996. He’s obviously passionate about his subject, and he writes about important financial topics. I guarantee that you will pick up great tips, and learn something from his life lessons. He holds nothing back, and he candidly talks about his financial gains, losses, and goals.
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