I had the opportunity to visit Avalon Church yesterday and hear Joe Sangl speak in the morning services as well as at the Financial Learning Experience workshop. I think it’s awesome that Joe has dedicated life to teaching people how to manage their money. I especially like his story of the “Mortgage Burning Party” he attended. I might have to copy that idea.

I made a commitment way back to never fall into the “debt trap” that seems to plague our country today. I had one car loan back in 2001 and hated it, so I worked hard to pay it off in 6 months. Since then, I can proudly say I have never carried a balance on a credit card and today have no debt except for a Mortgage. My goal is to have it paid off in the next year. I think I’m going to start my own Payoff Spectacular to track my progress. Perhaps Joe will be able to attend my Mortgage Burning Party