NYT on debt bloggers

Greg · 02-18-2007, 04:27 PM

NYT has a story about the rise of personal debt bloggers

Will · 02-19-2007, 07:23 AM

Looks like our topic is getting more and more mainstream recognition. Good find Greg!

CFOontheGo · 12-20-2007, 09:53 PM

I think it is iteresting that they are talking about people who are blogging about their personal finances and debt in detail, but don't feel comfortable talking to their family about it. They say it helps them stay accountable if they know they will be blogging about it later!

Will · 12-21-2007, 07:11 PM

That is very interesting. It is almost a taboo to admit that you can no longer afford to take out a second mortgage on your home to keep up with the Joneses.

mydebtquest · 12-24-2007, 11:49 AM

I just started blogging about our debt recently, and it is very liberating.

It is a source of motivation, and I look forward to being able to post about another accomplishment. It provides some form of accountability, since in theory our progress and setbacks are public domain. I still feel shame, though, if I have to talk about our debt with family.

imagine girl · 12-24-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mydebtquest

It provides some form of accountability, since in theory our progress and setbacks are public domain. I still feel shame, though, if I have to talk about our debt with family.

I really admire people who are able to face their problems like that. Good for you!

I don't know if I will ever find the courage to do something so public. Does your family know about your blog? Can we see it?

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02-19-2007, 07:23 AM	#2
Will Administrator Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 335 Reputation: (19)	Looks like our topic is getting more and more mainstream recognition. Good find Greg!

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CFOontheGo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA Posts: 23 Reputation: (10)	I think it is iteresting that they are talking about people who are blogging about their personal finances and debt in detail, but don't feel comfortable talking to their family about it. They say it helps them stay accountable if they know they will be blogging about it later!

12-21-2007, 07:11 PM	#4
Will Administrator Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 335 Reputation: (19)	That is very interesting. It is almost a taboo to admit that you can no longer afford to take out a second mortgage on your home to keep up with the Joneses.

12-24-2007, 11:49 AM	#5
mydebtquest Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 23 Reputation: (10)	I just started blogging about our debt recently, and it is very liberating. It is a source of motivation, and I look forward to being able to post about another accomplishment. It provides some form of accountability, since in theory our progress and setbacks are public domain. I still feel shame, though, if I have to talk about our debt with family.