Comments on: What does getting out of debt “buy” you? http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/ Getting out of Debt, Getting off the Couch, and Getting into Life Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:23:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Devon http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-13664 Devon Fri, 27 May 2011 14:32:42 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-13664 It allows me to prepare for the cost of my kids' college tuition! It allows me to prepare for the cost of my kids’ college tuition!

]]> By: Jonathan@Friends&Money http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-11234 Jonathan@Friends&Money Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:10:18 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-11234 less stress is a big one. It's amazing how stress can effect your health less stress is a big one. It’s amazing how stress can effect your health

]]> By: Nothing found for 2009 06 12 Get-out-of-jail-free-card-visual-yourself-without-debt http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-10305 Nothing found for 2009 06 12 Get-out-of-jail-free-card-visual-yourself-without-debt Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:27:11 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-10305 [...] What does getting out of debt “buy” you? [...] [...] What does getting out of debt “buy” you? [...]

]]> By: Lisa http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-9231 Lisa Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:52:32 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-9231 Finally being out from under debt has made a huge difference in my life. I feel much less stressed, much more healthy. I'm not rich by any stretch. Still struggle. But I don't owe anyone money either. Finally being out from under debt has made a huge difference in my life. I feel much less stressed, much more healthy. I’m not rich by any stretch. Still struggle. But I don’t owe anyone money either.

]]> By: Jonathan@Friends&Money http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-8828 Jonathan@Friends&Money Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:54:48 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-8828 Great list. In my personal opinion freedom is the biggest advantage. I think it is that feeling that you don't owe something to someone else and therefore it cannot be demanded back from you. Great list. In my personal opinion freedom is the biggest advantage. I think it is that feeling that you don’t owe something to someone else and therefore it cannot be demanded back from you.

]]> By: john cummata http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-7549 john cummata Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:20:40 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-7549 In one phrase, PEACE OF MIND!!! In one phrase, PEACE OF MIND!!!

]]> By: will http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-7186 will Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:13:57 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-7186 >Congratulations. Also, co-workers will look at you quizzically when you do not have to pick up your paycheck exactly on payday. Heh, that's one of the best things about being ahead of the curve. It confuses everyone around you when you don't rush to get payment, including whoever is paying you. >Congratulations. Also, co-workers will look at you quizzically when you do not have to pick up your paycheck exactly on payday.

Heh, that’s one of the best things about being ahead of the curve. It confuses everyone around you when you don’t rush to get payment, including whoever is paying you.

]]> By: Gambler http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-6594 Gambler Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:05:45 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-6594 I was in debt for a long time but finally, after five years, I got out of debt. I have stopped gambling and now my life without debt is so much easier. I was in debt for a long time but finally, after five years, I got out of debt. I have stopped gambling and now my life without debt is so much easier.

]]> By: Tom http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-6573 Tom Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:03:36 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-6573 I struggled with debt for a long time and am close to working my way out of it. The "less stress" part works the most for me, I spent a long time and a lot of very stressful days due simply to debt and I never want to go back!! I struggled with debt for a long time and am close to working my way out of it. The “less stress” part works the most for me, I spent a long time and a lot of very stressful days due simply to debt and I never want to go back!!

]]> By: Mr. Smith http://www.thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/comment-page-1/#comment-6211 Mr. Smith Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:55:17 +0000 http://thehappyrock.com/2007/05/16/what-does-getting-out-of-debt-buy-you/#comment-6211 I've read that studies show that rich people aren't necessarily happier than poor people. However, people who live below the poverty line are substantially happier when they're able to pay their bills and live somewhat comfortably. I've never had a lot of debt, but last year, I was able to pay off my home and student loans. It felt great! I think people rack up debt when they're trying to live above their means. Our society tells us that happiness can only be found through material possessions. I’ve read that studies show that rich people aren’t necessarily happier than poor people. However, people who live below the poverty line are substantially happier when they’re able to pay their bills and live somewhat comfortably.

I’ve never had a lot of debt, but last year, I was able to pay off my home and student loans. It felt great! I think people rack up debt when they’re trying to live above their means. Our society tells us that happiness can only be found through material possessions.

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