Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Two Summer Months Down, One to go

OK, Grace is on a roll, here!

In June, I put a net amount of $704.39 against my debt (net because the previous month I'd actually increased my indebtedness).

July has been even better. My debts are down another $1489.96.

I now owe a grand total of $84,930.50 which is a lot, but it's coming down.

August will be harder because I will be having four of my grandkids for the month, but I've got every free children's event in my city calendared.

I can't wait until my house is paid off (1.5 years) so I can throw my entire mortgage payment at the rest of the debt. That's when real progress will be made!

12 comments:

Juhli said...

That is great! Enjoy your time with your grandkids.

LC said...

Bravo! And I can't wait to see how your month of grands plays out. Food costs alone for our four boost expenditures noticeably. But no complaints. In addition to the joy they bring, it's also a sneaky way to enjoy "kid food" once in awhile!

Our grown sons have moved on to apprpriate adult fare. I still crave pizza!

Florence said...

Way to go, Grace!! Have fun with the grandchildren!! Someone once said that in a future life they want to skip having children and go directly to having grandchildren!!LOL!!

Susan said...

Fantastic! You're doing so well. Wishing you all the best with your grandkids!

Mutant Supermodel said...

You are definitely on a roll, congrats!

Susie Q said...

Great - keep plugging away, Grace! You're making progress!

And enjoy your time with the grandkids - you're making great memories for them!!

Tess said...

Hi Grace -- enjoy your week with the grandkids -- I LOVE your blog and hope our great weather holds for you! You are inspiring me to get back on the wagon after a few online shopping "bargain" lapses (funny if I'm "saving" so much money why is none of it in the bank????)

Tess said...

Hi Grace -- enjoy your week with the grandkids -- I LOVE your blog and hope our great weather holds for you! You are inspiring me to get back on the wagon after a few online shopping "bargain" lapses (funny if I'm "saving" so much money why is none of it in the bank????)

Sharon said...

1.5 years left on your mortgage? I'm jealous! We are refinancing this week, and I'm hoping to get it paid off in 10.5 years. :)!

Enjoy your grandkids! Post about your "free to do" activities! I'd love the ideas!

Consuelo said...

Grace--I'm a long time reader and not sure how to contact you. I just learned today that your link on the "Blogging Away Debt" blog has been removed because you have not posted in august. If you reach out to them they will put you back up which would be wonderful for me as I always link through to you from there! Please consider asking them to keep you up. Thanks, Consuelo

Consuelo said...

Grace--I just saw today that your link has been removed from the "Blogging Away Debt" blog because you did not post in August. They will put you back up if you request it. Please consider doing so as I love to click through to you from there! Thanks.

Diane C said...

Grace, I miss you! It's August already. Where have you been? Just wanted you to know your absence was noticed.