Well folks, we're now officially debt free. We went to the credit union this morning and paid off the mortgage.
We were a bit giddy, and would have been a little disappointed if the teller hadn't shared our excitement. Turns out it was her first mortgage payoff--and she complimented us--saying how especially nice it was that "young folks like us" had their mortgage paid off. I think she misjudged our ages by half a decade at least.
I am grateful to my parents for being such careful stewards of their money and property. They both were Depression-reared and came from nothing. Both were raised by their moms alone--my dad's father dead from pneumonia at 37, and my mom's father left during the depression. But my mother particularly had a way with a dollar--stretching it beyond any of my poor powers.
The teller recommended a mortgage-burning party, but so many of our friends are so broke, it seems boastful. Instead I think we'll have a nice party without mentioning the event to them.
I guess I'd better update my sidebar!
Mission Accomplished: The Mortgage
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Let's party!
Congrats!
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i enjoyed sharing my excitment with the teller, too. I didn't have a party,though I did share the news with a bunch of people in the ensuing weeks. Now, while I don't feel positively ebullient (I think I spelled that wrong), I do feel a certain "lightness of being."
September 9th, 2012 at 01:47 pm 1347198472
Most people these days plan to never be mortgage-free. I'm sure teller would say the same even knowing your age.
I can't imagine anyone caring and celebrating even at age 50. Outside of SA, of course. Its a shame our culture is so unsupportive. such a milestone!!
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You folks are always inspirational (except the odd Chinese commentator!)
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Congratulations! You're an inspiration to the rest of us who are still on the way to your destination.
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