When I graduated from college in December 2004 I had (between credit cards & my car loan) around 16,000 dollars of debt. I started work on January 10, 2005 and set a personal goal that I would pay everything off in eighteen months - July 10, 2006.
While it certainly was not easy I am very happy to say that as of today, July 7, 2006 I have paid off the last of my debt (car). While my savings are pitiful I have a pretty decent amount of $ in stocks so that's a start.
Unfortunately instead of spending all the extra monthly cash I should have now, I get to continue my humble lifestyle while I save for a house.
But, I remember posting about this a year and a half ago & just wanted to share my good news
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Peace!