Comments on: Reader Story: I’m Retiring from Get Rich Slowly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:24:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: John Corcoran http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3066332 John Corcoran Sat, 27 Oct 2012 15:32:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3066332 This post is both happy and sad at the same time. I always find it difficult to say a permanent goodbye, the kind where you know it is truly time to move on, like moving across the country in the pre-Internet age. But you deserve to move and evolve. I hope to meet you in person at WDS in July of next year. Good luck, JD! This post is both happy and sad at the same time. I always find it difficult to say a permanent goodbye, the kind where you know it is truly time to move on, like moving across the country in the pre-Internet age. But you deserve to move and evolve.

I hope to meet you in person at WDS in July of next year.

Good luck, JD!

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]]> By: Bargain Babe http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3064252 Bargain Babe Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:33:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3064252 Best of luck JD! I admire your pursuit of what makes you happy. It's harder to figure out than it seems like it should be, right? Hopefully I'll run into you at a conference down the road. Don't make it to Portland often. But if I do, let's meet up at Powell's. Best of luck JD! I admire your pursuit of what makes you happy. It’s harder to figure out than it seems like it should be, right? Hopefully I’ll run into you at a conference down the road. Don’t make it to Portland often. But if I do, let’s meet up at Powell’s.

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]]> By: Thad P http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3064122 Thad P Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:19:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3064122 Thanks for giving us a glimpse of life as it grows and develops. I appreciate GRS and will continue to read here...but I'll be checking out your new blog too. Best of luck! Thanks for giving us a glimpse of life as it grows and develops. I appreciate GRS and will continue to read here…but I’ll be checking out your new blog too. Best of luck!

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]]> By: eileen http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3062942 eileen Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:07:49 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3062942 end of an era! best of luck, jd! you changed my life!! end of an era! best of luck, jd! you changed my life!!

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]]> By: Richard http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3061952 Richard Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:50:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3061952 JD, thank you for your willingness to put yourself out there and share such a personal aspect of your life. The stories you and your fellow authors share have inspired me greatly and made me more mindful in my daily life. I've started following you on your other blog and look forward to reading about your opinions and thoughts on topics not always related to personal finance. Thanks again! JD, thank you for your willingness to put yourself out there and share such a personal aspect of your life. The stories you and your fellow authors share have inspired me greatly and made me more mindful in my daily life. I’ve started following you on your other blog and look forward to reading about your opinions and thoughts on topics not always related to personal finance. Thanks again!

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]]> By: Quest http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3061562 Quest Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:11:09 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3061562 Congrats JD on living the life that YOU want to live. Things seemed to change rapidly for you but you've proved that a seemingly complete 180 can be done. That gives the rest of us hope :) Congrats JD on living the life that YOU want to live. Things seemed to change rapidly for you but you’ve proved that a seemingly complete 180 can be done. That gives the rest of us hope :)

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]]> By: AussieKazz http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3061312 AussieKazz Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:20 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3061312 Evangeline, you aren't alone. I feel similarly. I love JD's writing but this all seems decidedly self serving. Evangeline, you aren’t alone. I feel similarly.

I love JD’s writing but this all seems decidedly self serving.

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]]> By: Grayson @ Debt RoundUp http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3060942 Grayson @ Debt RoundUp Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:28:40 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3060942 J.D. I am sad to see you leave the site, but I know you are pursuing what you want to. You were the reason I finally got my financial life together and why I started my blog. I knew there were ways to reduce debt and still "get rich slowly" over time, but it didn't come clear until I found GRS. I want to thank you for all the years and good luck with the new blog. J.D.

I am sad to see you leave the site, but I know you are pursuing what you want to. You were the reason I finally got my financial life together and why I started my blog. I knew there were ways to reduce debt and still “get rich slowly” over time, but it didn’t come clear until I found GRS. I want to thank you for all the years and good luck with the new blog.

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]]> By: Shannon http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3060412 Shannon Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:32:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3060412 Go back and read what you wrote JD. Based on your prior writings, I don't think you would have been (or ever have been) so rude to a commenter before. Don't know if it is the money talking or what. Either way good luck to you and may I say good riddance. Go back and read what you wrote JD. Based on your prior writings, I don’t think you would have been (or ever have been) so rude to a commenter before. Don’t know if it is the money talking or what. Either way good luck to you and may I say good riddance.

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]]> By: claudia http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3059682 claudia Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:56:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3059682 all the best to you, J.D.!! Thanks so much for all you have done here, i took some valuable lessons here and am very greateful for your input. Again, thanks and have a great life :-) all the best to you, J.D.!! Thanks so much for all you have done here, i took some valuable lessons here and am very greateful for your input. Again, thanks and have a great life :-)

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]]> By: J.D. Roth http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3059552 J.D. Roth Wed, 24 Oct 2012 03:33:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3059552 I'm not sure why you feel duped, though I'm sorry that it's the case. I am a human being. Am I not allowed to grow and change? Am I not allowed to take different paths? I did say that I was going to stick around, but ultimately that proved not to be productive. It's best for everyone involved if I move on now. So I'm going to, and without any guilt. I'm not obligated to stay just because you think that I should. I need to make the decisions that are right for my life, not the ones that are right for yours. I’m not sure why you feel duped, though I’m sorry that it’s the case. I am a human being. Am I not allowed to grow and change? Am I not allowed to take different paths? I did say that I was going to stick around, but ultimately that proved not to be productive. It’s best for everyone involved if I move on now. So I’m going to, and without any guilt. I’m not obligated to stay just because you think that I should. I need to make the decisions that are right for my life, not the ones that are right for yours.

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]]> By: Andy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3059502 Andy Wed, 24 Oct 2012 02:41:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3059502 You certainly made a difference in my life. Thanks for everything and good luck for the future! You certainly made a difference in my life. Thanks for everything and good luck for the future!

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]]> By: NMICHMOM http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3059432 NMICHMOM Wed, 24 Oct 2012 01:49:46 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3059432 I have enjoyed GRS for years and YOU will be missed. I appreciate your blog for keeping me on track, for reinforcing good habits, and for introducing me to investing. Next task, to find an investing blog as great as GRS. Best of luck to you. I have enjoyed GRS for years and YOU will be missed. I appreciate your blog for keeping me on track, for reinforcing good habits, and for introducing me to investing. Next task, to find an investing blog as great as GRS. Best of luck to you.

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]]> By: Lindsay http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3059262 Lindsay Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:08:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3059262 Love you JD!! Very inspirational in the way you are living your life. Enjoy your new freedom. You will be missed!! Love you JD!! Very inspirational in the way you are living your life. Enjoy your new freedom. You will be missed!!

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]]> By: Matt Haughey http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3058772 Matt Haughey Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:53:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3058772 Thanks for all the years of articles JD. Your advice helped me as well as thousands of readers, and we've all improved our lives through your lessons. Never stop sharing your wisdom and knowledge with others. Thanks for all the years of articles JD. Your advice helped me as well as thousands of readers, and we’ve all improved our lives through your lessons. Never stop sharing your wisdom and knowledge with others.

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]]> By: Evangeline http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3058672 Evangeline Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:58:40 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3058672 I may be in the minority but here goes: I have always loved GRS because I 'got' it. It made sense to me. I learned a lot. And gradually, things changed and not always in an informative or positive way. Then came the 'I sold GRS but just couldn't tell you' and now JD won't be a part of the blog but will in fact show up for publicity reasons, which seems self serving. Whether people say it or not, I bet a few readers feel that the whole thing is disappointing. I may be in the minority but here goes: I have always loved GRS because I ‘got’ it. It made sense to me. I learned a lot. And gradually, things changed and not always in an informative or positive way. Then came the ‘I sold GRS but just couldn’t tell you’ and now JD won’t be a part of the blog but will in fact show up for publicity reasons, which seems self serving. Whether people say it or not, I bet a few readers feel that the whole thing is disappointing.

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]]> By: Lori Blatzheim http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3058192 Lori Blatzheim Tue, 23 Oct 2012 12:31:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3058192 I wouldn't be a blogger if not for you. You took a chance on me and placed my post on your wonderful site. I now write for "Dollar Stretcher," and for "Retire and Renew" my own web site. Thank you for including guest bloggers on your site. You gave us hope,knowledge,and direction. We won't forget you. Lori Blatzheim I wouldn’t be a blogger if not for you. You took a chance on me and placed my post on your wonderful site.

I now write for “Dollar Stretcher,” and for “Retire and Renew” my own web site.

Thank you for including guest bloggers on your site. You gave us hope,knowledge,and direction.

We won’t forget you.

Lori Blatzheim

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]]> By: Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops} http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-2/#comment-3057772 Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops} Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:33:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3057772 Well, that seals it for me. I came here when I was setting some financial goals for myself (student loans!) and was hooked because of YOUR voice. I still follow GRS because I liked your perspective (when I could get it). Now that you're not here? I won't be reading. Thanks for everything, and I'll see you at More than Money. Well, that seals it for me. I came here when I was setting some financial goals for myself (student loans!) and was hooked because of YOUR voice. I still follow GRS because I liked your perspective (when I could get it). Now that you’re not here? I won’t be reading.

Thanks for everything, and I’ll see you at More than Money.

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]]> By: Military Money http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3057482 Military Money Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:35:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3057482 JD - you were the first personal finance blogger I ever read and continue to be one of my biggest influences on my own finances. Your no none sense advice and drive to live for "more than money" continue to inspire me. Good luck in your next adventure! JD – you were the first personal finance blogger I ever read and continue to be one of my biggest influences on my own finances. Your no none sense advice and drive to live for “more than money” continue to inspire me. Good luck in your next adventure!

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]]> By: Jason http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3057462 Jason Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:26:48 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3057462 J.D. You are one of the reasons I am planning a foray into personal finance and PF blogging. (Ramit & mmm) are the others. While money isn't everything, society at large has some whacked-out ideas about money and finance and these ideas are hindering many people from enjoying the rich opportunities available to them. Thanks for everything you've done and for lighting the way for many people to enjoy financial freedom! J.D.
You are one of the reasons I am planning a foray into personal finance and PF blogging. (Ramit & mmm) are the others. While money isn’t everything, society at large has some whacked-out ideas about money and finance and these ideas are hindering many people from enjoying the rich opportunities available to them. Thanks for everything you’ve done and for lighting the way for many people to enjoy financial freedom!

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]]> By: Thanks! http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3057262 Thanks! Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:28:56 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3057262 Big fan of the blog. Good luck having a full life. Just a note, not sure if this has anything to do with your leaving, but when I came to the site today, an obnoxious flash over add showed up. It was buggy and I couldn't make it go away. I am sure that you would never let something like that happen if you were running the show. :) Big fan of the blog. Good luck having a full life.

Just a note, not sure if this has anything to do with your leaving, but when I came to the site today, an obnoxious flash over add showed up. It was buggy and I couldn’t make it go away. I am sure that you would never let something like that happen if you were running the show. :)

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]]> By: Jen from Boston http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3057242 Jen from Boston Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:58:57 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3057242 Congratulations on your retirement! I will miss your cat pictures, though. Congratulations on your retirement! I will miss your cat pictures, though.

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]]> By: Ash (in US) http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3057142 Ash (in US) Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:21:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3057142 Thanks for everything, JD, and good luck! This site was an inspiration and a path when I was getting my stuff together post-college. I may have missed the editor actually being named... is it April? Thanks for everything, JD, and good luck! This site was an inspiration and a path when I was getting my stuff together post-college.

I may have missed the editor actually being named… is it April?

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]]> By: Malcom http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3057102 Malcom Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:57:57 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3057102 Because we all were. I remember JD writing an article saying he "was not" going to be leaving the website. I don't understand why he is going to remain the face of this website when it is no longer his. My guess is just to dupe people some more? JD I hope you remember in future years that is was the "little" people who made this website. Because we all were. I remember JD writing an article saying he “was not” going to be leaving the website.

I don’t understand why he is going to remain the face of this website when it is no longer his. My guess is just to dupe people some more?

JD I hope you remember in future years that is was the “little” people who made this website.

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]]> By: saro http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3057092 saro Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:56:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3057092 Thank you! Your writing, website and community helped me when I was so deep in debt. Best of luck to you. Thank you! Your writing, website and community helped me when I was so deep in debt. Best of luck to you.

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]]> By: Patti http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3057052 Patti Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:38:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3057052 I agree, your voice will be missed around here. I don't check in much now that you aren't posting as often, I don't find much original content worth coming every day for. Good luck to you though and thanks for all of the inspiration! I agree, your voice will be missed around here. I don’t check in much now that you aren’t posting as often, I don’t find much original content worth coming every day for. Good luck to you though and thanks for all of the inspiration!

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]]> By: Ro http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3056952 Ro Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:08:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3056952 Congratulations on your retirement, and best of luck in all your future endeavors. Congratulations on your retirement, and best of luck in all your future endeavors.

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]]> By: William @ Drop Dead Money http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3056942 William @ Drop Dead Money Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:07:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3056942 Bon voyage! What you're embarking on is a journey (wanted to say trip, but caught myself) and may you discover (as here) unexpected joys, people and experiences. Bon voyage!

What you’re embarking on is a journey (wanted to say trip, but caught myself) and may you discover (as here) unexpected joys, people and experiences.

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]]> By: Raquel http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3056922 Raquel Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:02:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3056922 Best luck, J.D.! Thank you for helping me understand about personal finance and inspiring me to be financially healthy. All the best! Best luck, J.D.!
Thank you for helping me understand about personal finance and inspiring me to be financially healthy.
All the best!

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]]> By: steve http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/10/21/reader-story-im-retiring-from-get-rich-slowly/comment-page-1/#comment-3056912 steve Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:02:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=150552#comment-3056912 Congrats, JD! I wish you continued success. I read your posts over the years, took your advice to heart, and improved my financial life (which, in turn, solved many other problems in my life). I am grateful to you and the community that your work inspired. I live by 'do what works for YOU' every day. Thank you for lending me the tools. Best of luck Congrats, JD!

I wish you continued success.

I read your posts over the years, took your advice to heart, and improved my financial life (which, in turn, solved many other problems in my life). I am grateful to you and the community that your work inspired.

I live by ‘do what works for YOU’ every day.

Thank you for lending me the tools.

Best of luck

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