Monthly Archives: July 2010

Darling, it’s not how you feel but how you look

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

Well we’re still carrying the same old debt load and there hasn’t been any great strides with the debt freedom plan but at least we can look better, don’t you agree? With this new look I hope to accomplish a … Continue reading →

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What’s the Best Way To Get Out of Debt?

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

The best way to get out of debt is to make more money. It doesn’t matter whether you make money online in your underwear or slug furniture, sit in an office or dig ditches all day but every time I … Continue reading →

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How To Get Out Of Debt Sooner Than Later

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

That’s the goal, right? At least it is to me.  I want to get out of debt today, or get out of debt sooner rather than later.I hope to be out of debt in four and half years. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Education and Choices

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

There’s two things I regret about my debt: 1.Bad choices. I chose fun and emotions to be my fiscal guide at times when it came to money.  I always have and there’s always been that little voice back there that … Continue reading →

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Is the WestJet MasterCard worth it?

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

I got asked this question the other day, so I thought I might investiate further: As you may know, I have written about the WestJet Mastercard from Royal Bank of Canada before when it first came out and even back … Continue reading →

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How Much Time Do You Spend Managing Your Money?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

Lord knows we work hard enough for it. Money, that is. There’s other things we work hard for too that might actually tie into money too,but for the sake of this article, let’s just concentrate on the money. I once … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Debt Freedom Date? Day 251

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

Do you know the day you will be out of debt? You should. A specific date gives you a specific goal. It’s not some wishy washy goal about getting out of debt. If you have a specific guideline to help … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Five Year Plan? Day 250

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

I touched base on this yesterday a bit when I mentioned that living without a car just requires a bit more planning – and now that I think about it a whole lot of stuff applies to having a plan. … Continue reading →

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How to Live Without a Car. Day 249

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

A year ago today I woke up and realized that if I wanted  to get anywhere or go anywhere I was walking or taking the bus or a cab or even a plane but I sure as heck wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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How Not To Write about Debt . Days 247 and 248

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Jim Fitzsimmons

That didn’t take me long to screw up and miss a day with writing here. It’s been  what – a week, if that since I started to count the days on how to get out of debt in 1000 days. … Continue reading →

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