Nursing My Debt

Hi there,

I know you are probably sick of hearing this … but thank you so much. Four months ago I picked up your book.I am a single dad who works as a nurse, owns his own home, and works three jobs to make ends meet. I was $3,000 in credit card debt, had $750 of my rates outstanding, and a measly but annoying $220 of my car insurance still to pay. Well, today I domino-ed the last of these debts as I paid off my credit card. I jumped around my bedroom listening to the song ‘Celebration’ by Kool & The Gang … I was so proud of myself! 

Sam

Hey Sam,

How impressive are you?

You’re working three jobs -- including one of society's most important jobs -- just to get ahead for your kid.

In my book Barefoot Investor for Families, I encourage parents to do a family backyard ‘bill burning ceremony’ -- literally setting fire to a paid off bill, credit card or loan.

They’ll likely remember that night 30 years from now, and the underlying lesson: work hard and get out of debt.

Celebrate good times, come on! Thank-you for reading

Scott