Welcome to CoPFB
A lot of my recent posts have been filled with highlights and substantial financial progress.
While of course I am very proud of my accomplishments, I’ve found myself contemplating the (very rocky) road I took to get where I am today.
You see, my road to financial independence has not always been sunshine and roses; it wasn’t always filled with large amounts sent to savings, growing retirement accounts, and debt-eradicating monthly goals.
Potholes, Roadblocks, Detours Galore
In fact, in the beginning it was filled with potholes, roadblocks, wrong turns, and detours: credit card debt, stupid choices, lack of awareness, and no sense of self. I was young, naive, and flat broke.
Worse yet, I carried debt like a badge of honor: Can’t afford it? Charge it! Don’t want to see those monthly statements? Sign up for e-statements and set inbox preferences for those to go to spam folder! I’ll pay for this someday, just not now. Ugh.
CoPFB: Confessions of a PF Blogger
In the name of (anonymous) full-disclosure, I’ve decided to divulge more of my financial past in a new series, Confessions of a PF Blogger.
My hope is that my story will inspire readers to set (and reach) ambitious goals no matter what their current situation may be. As someone who once had $1 to my name, I know that it is possible to change any situation; to create your own financial destiny.
Join me throughout this series and please do share your experiences, current struggles/goals, progress, advice, etc.
This post is part of my Confessions of a PF Blogger series. Other posts include:
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: The Series
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: No Happy Meal for You
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: $0.25 per Quart
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: 16 Candles
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: $5,500 in Cash
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: A Slow Slide into Credit Card Debt Hell
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: $1 to My Name
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: Homeless
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: Powerless
- Confessions of a PF Blogger: A Second Chance
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Jen
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This is a great idea. Showing your mistakes might be really useful to someone in a similar position and serve as a thoughtful reminder to you.Sorry if this is a double comment, not sure if my other one went through.
I could tell similar stories, and I think it's good to remember that most PF bloggers started because they were overwhelmed by debt, the result of bad choices. I look forward to reading the series!
I look forward to hearing more of your stories along the way
Can't wait to read the stories!
Way to go! Many thanks for sharing the tips!
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