Category: Debt

How to get out of debt.

Happy Money: Principle Four – Pay Now, Consume Later

“Because the pleasure of consumption is purest without the experience of paying for it, anything we can do to separate payment from consumption can enhance the pleasure of the purchase.  – Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton from the book Happy Money   Close your eyes and reminisce seeing your favorite band in concert or watching…

The 10 Smartest Things Ever Said About Debt

Debt is a huge problem in the United States.  A recent survey revealed that, of households carrying debt, the average amount owed was $132,000.  More specific data shows that for households holding the following types of debt, the average balances were: Mortgage Debt: $171,775 Credit Cards: $15,310 Auto Loans: $27,188 Student Loans: $48,986 So to help…