Comments on: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 3: Cut Up Those Credit Cards http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/ Tips for living frugal while still having a life Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:23:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Should I Stop 401(k) Contributions to Pay Off Debt? | Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-2625 Should I Stop 401(k) Contributions to Pay Off Debt? | Frugal Dad Thu, 22 May 2008 16:56:54 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/#comment-2625 [...] you do suspend retirement contributions make getting out of debt your number one priority. The longer you do not contribute to your 401(k), the more you are [...] [...] you do suspend retirement contributions make getting out of debt your number one priority. The longer you do not contribute to your 401(k), the more you are [...]

]]> By: The Frugal Dad: 7-Day Turnaround: That’s a Wrap - 7-Day Turnaround http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-205 The Frugal Dad: 7-Day Turnaround: That’s a Wrap - 7-Day Turnaround Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:18:19 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/#comment-205 [...] 3 - Cut Up Those Credit Cards.  The easiest of all the steps, mechanically, but one of the hardest to actually do.  Forget [...] [...] 3 – Cut Up Those Credit Cards.  The easiest of all the steps, mechanically, but one of the hardest to actually do.  Forget [...]

]]> By: The Frugal Dad: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 5: Start Saving for Retirement - 7-Day Turnaround http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-127 The Frugal Dad: The 7-Day Turnaround, Day 5: Start Saving for Retirement - 7-Day Turnaround Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:26:52 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/#comment-127 [...] a three-month emergency fund to break the cycle of relying on credit cards. In step three we cut up those credit cards, saving one no-fee, low-interest card for emergencies only. Slashing your monthly, non-utility [...] [...] a three-month emergency fund to break the cycle of relying on credit cards. In step three we cut up those credit cards, saving one no-fee, low-interest card for emergencies only. Slashing your monthly, non-utility [...]

]]> By: edward http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-119 edward Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:10:57 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/#comment-119 Hello, I like your blog very informative and I myself is a crusader of saving and earning money because I am a regular employee and want to have a passive income through investing. Hello,
I like your blog very informative and I myself is a crusader of saving and earning money because I am a regular employee and want to have a passive income through investing.

]]> By: The Bad Penny http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-118 The Bad Penny Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:21:19 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/#comment-118 I've still got all my cards, lol. They're tucked away in a drawer upstairs. Most expired last month. And I haven't activated the new cards. For me, the hardest thing about cutting up my cards is they represent security if something bad was to come up. I think it is because of that that your tip to save an emergency fund is an excellent idea. The best thing I did, though? Take them out of my wallet! :) I’ve still got all my cards, lol. They’re tucked away in a drawer upstairs. Most expired last month. And I haven’t activated the new cards.

For me, the hardest thing about cutting up my cards is they represent security if something bad was to come up. I think it is because of that that your tip to save an emergency fund is an excellent idea.

The best thing I did, though? Take them out of my wallet! :)

]]> By: dawn http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-117 dawn Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:10:00 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/#comment-117 The person that coined the phrase, “When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging” must have had credit cards. What a terrific statement... and how true, how true! The person that coined the phrase, “When you find yourself in a hole, stop digging” must have had credit cards.
What a terrific statement… and how true, how true!

]]> By: Heidi http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Heidi Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:58:46 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/#comment-116 I have been following your series and love what I'm reading so far. This step was REALLY difficult for me. I actually kept one card in case of emergency. I will cut it up as soon as I have enough to cover three months' expenses in my emergency fund. I have been following your series and love what I’m reading so far.

This step was REALLY difficult for me. I actually kept one card in case of emergency. I will cut it up as soon as I have enough to cover three months’ expenses in my emergency fund.

]]> By: Credit card Understand it Better http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Credit card Understand it Better Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:07:38 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/#comment-112 [...] post by The Frugal Dad: Living Frugal and Saving Money Thank you for reading this post. You can now Leave A Comment (0) or Leave A [...] [...] post by The Frugal Dad: Living Frugal and Saving Money Thank you for reading this post. You can now Leave A Comment (0) or Leave A [...]

]]> By: Lynnae @ beingfrugal.net http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Lynnae @ beingfrugal.net Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:23:50 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/2008/01/23/the-7-day-turnaround-day-3-cut-up-those-credit-cards/#comment-111 I cut up my cards recently, and it felt wonderful! Now to get the last one paid off, and I can be free from the cards forever! :) I cut up my cards recently, and it felt wonderful! Now to get the last one paid off, and I can be free from the cards forever! :)

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