Comments on: Don’t Be Afraid of the Big Bad Debt

By: Glenn

Glenn — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:23:32 +0000

Thanks for your openess. I haven’t been super open yet and my parents think of me as a success. They know we are having trouble, but not the amount. They just had trouble themselves so maybe my being open will stop the hereditary thing.

By: BTGNow.net

BTGNow.net — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:29:06 +0000

Debt in an of itself has a huge stigma, but I think it’s the idea that debt is essntially failure that keeps people from seeking the help they need. It’s difficult enough for people to admit when they need help, but when there’s the question of failure it only makes it worse.

Great post, talking about finances needs to become less taboo.

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:39:54 +0000

My blog started out as an anonymous blog. Now my family is aware of it and my friends come up with some topics. It’s helped me tremendously and helped them as well. finance is a part of our conversations now.

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By: Nabloid Investing

Nabloid Investing — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:25:17 +0000

I really hate the fact that so many people are so secretive and don’t like talking about money, debt, finances or investing! This is a modern day society that relies heavily on money to survive, buy things and live comfortably… the culture is beginning to talk about taboo topics like sex more than it does money and finances! I think money and finances should be taught in schools so our youth have some basic money management skills!

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By: fathersez

fathersez — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:07:56 +0000

I have just started a blog, but have not gone into disclosing my liabilities yet. (I have a busload of them).

The theme of my blog is passing on the lessons I have learnt (mostly the very hard way, Ouch!) to my children, and any others who may want to read it.

Of course, this includes getting into debt foolishly.

I suppose soon, I’ll have to test the waters.

Many thanks for your open words of encouragement.