Comments on: 11 Dumb Ways to get in Debt http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/ Personal finance blog discussing investments, savings, insurance and financial planning ideas to grow wealth Mon, 21 May 2012 02:51:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Darlene http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-43863 Darlene Wed, 02 May 2012 12:06:57 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-43863 I know, right? But how about another legal evil: Booze. A weekend of drinking can put one back 100's, and that bottle or case a day for an alcoholic has got to REALLY add up in a month! I know, right? But how about another legal evil: Booze. A weekend of drinking can put one back 100′s, and that bottle or case a day for an alcoholic has got to REALLY add up in a month!

]]> By: rcf1 http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-43390 rcf1 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:53:21 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-43390 I cant believe anyone has not said "smoking". I cant believe anyone has not said “smoking”.

]]> By: Andee http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-42945 Andee Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:35:27 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-42945 One of the most common ways to spend money and get into debt, believe it or not is stopping for coffee each morning. It may not seem like a lot but each morning, whether you stop at an expensive place or a drive thru all that money adds up. For one month take the extra time to make coffee at home, or lunch at home and put the money you would have spent per day in a jar. You will be amazed at how it adds up! One of the most common ways to spend money and get into debt, believe it or not is stopping for coffee each morning. It may not seem like a lot but each morning, whether you stop at an expensive place or a drive thru all that money adds up. For one month take the extra time to make coffee at home, or lunch at home and put the money you would have spent per day in a jar. You will be amazed at how it adds up!

]]> By: John http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-30450 John Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:17:20 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-30450 Hey Ray! Thanks for this list. Debt is such a big issue in today's society. I am one that agrees with your point about how gambling can put someone deep into debt. It is a sure fire way to make someone suffer financially. And it is a addiction too--the worst! This only spirals down into more debt into the future. It is really nasty situation. Anyway, I really believe that someone should adopt a disciplined budgeting habit. This would help with debt in the long run. But that is just my opinion.... Keep on writing great info! Hey Ray! Thanks for this list. Debt is such a big issue in today’s society. I am one that agrees with your point about how gambling can put someone deep into debt. It is a sure fire way to make someone suffer financially. And it is a addiction too–the worst! This only spirals down into more debt into the future. It is really nasty situation.

Anyway, I really believe that someone should adopt a disciplined budgeting habit. This would help with debt in the long run. But that is just my opinion….

Keep on writing great info!

]]> By: After College Finances: What Now? http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-14764 After College Finances: What Now? Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:03:14 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-14764 [...] right job etc. The downside is that you’ve probably got a ton of debt, from your student loans, credit card debt and have very little cash. We call it “Young, Fabulous and [...] [...] right job etc. The downside is that you’ve probably got a ton of debt, from your student loans, credit card debt and have very little cash. We call it “Young, Fabulous and [...]

]]> By: Frank P http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-14229 Frank P Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:43:44 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-14229 There are probably many more as well but these are classic! There are probably many more as well but these are classic!

]]> By: How To Have A Lavish Lifestyle Without Breaking The Bank http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-13510 How To Have A Lavish Lifestyle Without Breaking The Bank Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:01:52 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-13510 [...] thoughts of first-class travel and sandy beaches, they move heaven and earth to get there—only to drown in debt down the road, their Prada purses overflowing with maxed-out credit [...] [...] thoughts of first-class travel and sandy beaches, they move heaven and earth to get there—only to drown in debt down the road, their Prada purses overflowing with maxed-out credit [...]

]]> By: 4 Steps to Allocating Budget Benders http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-10948 4 Steps to Allocating Budget Benders Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:02:53 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-10948 [...] seem pretty straight forward: List out your expenses, group them into categories, and commit to not overspending any more than you can fund each one.  The problem arises when well-meaning consumers encounter [...] [...] seem pretty straight forward: List out your expenses, group them into categories, and commit to not overspending any more than you can fund each one.  The problem arises when well-meaning consumers encounter [...]

]]> By: The 30 Steps to Financial Literacy Summerized http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-3215 The 30 Steps to Financial Literacy Summerized Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:04:11 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-3215 [...] money. What kind of spender are you? Do you stay aware of your credit score? Are you living with too much debt? In this stage, you will also calculate your current net worth. Getting a solid picture of your [...] [...] money. What kind of spender are you? Do you stay aware of your credit score? Are you living with too much debt? In this stage, you will also calculate your current net worth. Getting a solid picture of your [...]

]]> By: Ali http://financialhighway.com/11-dumb-ways-to-get-in-debt/#comment-2861 Ali Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:30:36 +0000 http://financialhighway.com/?p=2772#comment-2861 Good list! but debt can also be good, such as buying a property as an investment (cash flow from rental income)...id like to read a list of good debt. Good list! but debt can also be good, such as buying a property as an investment (cash flow from rental income)…id like to read a list of good debt.

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