How Has This Community Helped You?

[ua_guy]

I joined in my later 20's after the crashes of the great recession. I've gained a broader perspective of personal finance and have taken into account some good strategies discussed here. My focus shifted towards financial security - having a paid off home, savings, and a solid plan for retirement. Discussions here have helped me shape my goals and work towards them, for sure.

[mumof2]

I just love to learn the different ways that different countries do their banking/loans etc...I also think by blogging and people responding helps people to stay on track..it has me

[amastewa93]

And not to pat myself on the back too much but I think I've been able to help a lot of others get their affairs in better order and I really enjoy being able to do that.

You certainly have given me some great advice

[disneysteve]

I've been here for 14 years. I was already on solid footing financially speaking but others at this site have answered so many questions that have come up over the years and have helped us make various financial decisions. I've learned about a lot of more esoteric financial topics that I might not otherwise have been exposed to. And I really appreciate seeing things from other points of view. Having a diverse group that includes young and old, married and single, working and retired, employees and business owners has really made for great discussions.

And not to pat myself on the back too much but I think I've been able to help a lot of others get their affairs in better order and I really enjoy being able to do that.

[kork13]

Gosh... This site & all of the contributors here over the years have been fundamental in my financial education as an adult.

I joined the site as a senior in college. I gratefully had no student loans, but I had some car/personal debts, had recently started my Roth IRA, but otherwise had only the most basic understanding of finances, investing, and so on. I remember the very first thing I learned here was the importance of an emergency fund. Over time, I was able to bounce ideas off of everyone here, ask questions, and eventually start to answer them for others. Savings, stock/bond/MF/ETF investing, real estate, retirement & 529 plans, SS, life/health/property/etc. insurance, and so many other topics have all been frequent topics of discussion, and I've learned an incredible amount about all of them from you all.

I strongly doubt I'd be in the exceptionally strong financial position I'm in had it not been for finding this site over 12 years ago & learning tons ever since. I always have, and always will, profess my gratitude for everybody here who has taught me so much, and let me learn alongside you all.

[james.hendrickson]

I personally like the discussions of investing - and I find the achievements of some of the members here pretty inspiring. Million dollar portfolios and paid off mortgages I personally find uplifting and inspiring.

[amastewa93]

Hey there everyone!

I know most of the members here have been here for a while. I've been around for five years myself. I'd love to hear how the forums and this community has helped you or inspired you in any way.