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In response to "You know what's sexy? Paid off credit cards, that's what." by ty97

I have one left that I could pay off right now, but I'm kind of in a fight with myself over it.

Posted by amanda jones, transitarian (aka amanda) Apr 6 '11, 12:34

I swear I know I should pay it off and not pay interest, but I'm punishing myself.

(it's tiny. maybe $350? next month, I think.)

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I pay mine off, and then something happens. Surgery, plumber, brakes... -- nm - Amy Apr 6, 12:48
I don't know how it happened but it feels like a freakin albatross around my neck - Epiphany Apr 6, 12:36 11
- I was fine until I lost my job. -- nm - loosilu Apr 6, 12:46 1
  - traveling constantly mademoney management so hard. I know I stopped it five months ago, but I still worry. - amanda jones, transitarian Apr 6, 12:51
- I feel like this whole economic collapse has made people so much more aware of things like debt load and savings levels. - amanda jones, transitarian Apr 6, 12:40 7
  - yes - I think that is what caused my anxiety - we always carried the same $$, it never went or down much - Epiphany Apr 6, 12:42
  - [deleted] 5
    - and college, really. -- nm - amanda jones, transitarian Apr 6, 12:43 4
      - first class: why are you taking on so much debt for your college degree? -- nm - Roger More Apr 6, 12:44 3
        
        *frown* -- nm - History Major Apr 6, 12:52
        
        dropout rates would be HUGE. nobody would study liberal arts ever again. -- nm - amanda jones, transitarian Apr 6, 12:46 1
        
        Or people would be sure to attend a few more parties each month to make it worth it. -- nm - Spawn Apr 6, 12:54
- I fear credit card debt more than most things on earth, having been there. It's a crushing weight. - ty97 Apr 6, 12:38

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