by Hope
Braces have been part of our lives for almost five years now. You can read some history in these two older posts.
But I am excited to announce that as of yesterday, all brace debt is GONE! Paid the final $460 payment!
(Braces were not in my budget as I have maxed out my FSA deductions from my W2 job and have been using it to make the payments since I started my W2 job in March.)
Man, this feels good!
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
Whoo! Nice job, Hope. It’s great timing with your student loan payments starting up.
Well done
Awesome. I remember when we paid off our boys’ braces. Woo-hoo!
So happy for you! Kicking one more debt to the curb! Whoo hoo!!
Congrats! One less payment. When I was a child, I had braces but as I remember my father’s insurance had paid for all of it. That is in Turkey and back in 1980s. Noone has that anymore.
Fab when you pay something off in full, such a feeling of satisfaction well done!
Congrats! I bet that feels like a huge relief!