Anonymous
Post 07/07/2015 09:03     Subject: Re:Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I bought a house at the bottom of the market in the worst neighborhood in DC three years ago. It has appreciated at least 100k. And I'm very much in love with my house! It's the best financial decision I've made ever.


Like this! I wish I loved my house.


Thanks pp! I'm the bragging pp. And I want to brag a little more: My house only cost 200k in 2011. And I'm crazy in love with it. I thought the honeymoon period would have ended by now, but nope! It's true love.
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2015 09:03     Subject: Re:Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Anonymous wrote:Just retired at 55 from the best job in the world, defined-pension paying me 100% of my final pay including COLA and lifetime medical & dental for wife and myself.

House almost paid off

$900,000. in savings and investments

All 3 kids put through college with no loans

Not a worry in the world assuming I stay healthy.



Wow. I want your former job! What did you do?
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2015 08:50     Subject: Re:Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Anonymous wrote:I bought a house at the bottom of the market in the worst neighborhood in DC three years ago. It has appreciated at least 100k. And I'm very much in love with my house! It's the best financial decision I've made ever.


Like this! I wish I loved my house.
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2015 07:13     Subject: Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
I have a job that pays well and I love; with it, I can pay for the mortgage on a house in a good school system,, two cars, and DD to go to camp...We eat three meals a day, working AC, and at least 400 channels on TV!

It helps that I got lucky on the timing of buying the house...250K in '99, 700K in 2015.

Anonymous
Post 07/07/2015 04:02     Subject: Re:Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
I bought a house at the bottom of the market in the worst neighborhood in DC three years ago. It has appreciated at least 100k. And I'm very much in love with my house! It's the best financial decision I've made ever.
Anonymous
Post 07/07/2015 02:38     Subject: Re:Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Just retired at 55 from the best job in the world, defined-pension paying me 100% of my final pay including COLA and lifetime medical & dental for wife and myself.

House almost paid off

$900,000. in savings and investments

All 3 kids put through college with no loans

Not a worry in the world assuming I stay healthy.

Anonymous
Post 07/07/2015 00:55     Subject: Re:Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Inherited money and had a great time spending much of it including great travel and down pay,net for my Arlington house. None of it left in cash but the house was very good investment
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2015 23:36     Subject: Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I grew up in a trailer park. I started a business when I was 26. I sold it last year for $113MM. I'm 44.


Wow. What kind of business is it?

Thats amazing, btw.


It's a product for online advertising. The parent company of Auto Trader bought it.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2015 23:24     Subject: Re:Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sure, I'm a single Mom that just a few years ago was assaulted by my child's father. I had nearly 70K in legal bills over 2 years.

I am now credit card debt free and have 40K in savings. Moved us into a townhouse in one of the best school districts in the area. We take multiple international trips a year and am in a relationship with a wonderful, non-abusive man. I am so very grateful to be where I am today.


This is amazing!! Way to go!!



Wow, just incredible!!! Congratulations to you, this is an amazing accomplishment!


Thanks PPs, it feels good to be doing so much better these days.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2015 23:10     Subject: Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
We bought Amazon stock in 2001 when it was $14. It closed today at $436.

Anonymous
Post 07/06/2015 22:58     Subject: Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Anonymous wrote:I can pay my bills on time. (Sorry that's all I got).


Hey it's better than not being able to pay them on time!
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2015 22:19     Subject: Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
I was homeless on two occasions in my teens. Now I am a professional with advanced graduate degrees. I have a lovely little home that will be paid off in 10 years and a wonderful family filled with oodles of love. I will be working until I'm quite old in order to get my 3 kids through college, but I am grateful for the chance that they may start adulthood on firm ground. I am a truly lucky woman.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2015 22:18     Subject: Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Anonymous wrote:I grew up in a trailer park. I started a business when I was 26. I sold it last year for $113MM. I'm 44.


Wow. What kind of business is it?

Thats amazing, btw.
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2015 22:18     Subject: Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
I can pay my bills on time. (Sorry that's all I got).
Anonymous
Post 07/06/2015 22:17     Subject: Re:Share a money brag - you don't even have to be humble
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sure, I'm a single Mom that just a few years ago was assaulted by my child's father. I had nearly 70K in legal bills over 2 years.

I am now credit card debt free and have 40K in savings. Moved us into a townhouse in one of the best school districts in the area. We take multiple international trips a year and am in a relationship with a wonderful, non-abusive man. I am so very grateful to be where I am today.


This is amazing!! Way to go!!



Wow, just incredible!!! Congratulations to you, this is an amazing accomplishment!