Drinking the kool aid

[colz85]

OK. So I read the Dave Ramsey book.  I listened to his debt CDs, and am now listening to the cash flow CD.  I've kept track of every penny we've spent over the last week.

We spend a lot on food.

Listed some stuff on Ebay.

This was a bad time to start this, paycheck wise.  Because of how we're each paid (him, every other week, me on the 15th and last

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debt and stuff

[anonymous]

Hi Sweetie!

Getting caught up and am delighted by your determination to reduce your debt. Also by your disgust and confusion with the sports fans. I feel exactly the same way. "We're #1!"??? Who 'we'? 'We' assumes some kind of kinship and connection. The 22 year old millionaire down there on the field doesn't give a rat's butt about you. Duh. ~LA

[voxacerbus]

Hey that's great that you're getting good information from those CD's and even getting something out of the religious parts of it. I am a strong believer in picking and choosing what works for you. Good points, all. I never loan money to friends and family members. I give if I can, but never expect to see it back. Good luck!

[colz85]

I work with someone who has gone to court TWICE with "friends" over loans. Nuh uh. If I give you something, I've given it. Getting repaid would be a nice surprise, but I just make it a rule to not hand out money if I'm not comfortable with saying goodbye to it for good.

And actually, the Bible has some sensible advice when it comes to money!