[strider44]

Part of it is the drawing of attention to yourself. What he did was admirable as far as paying off his debts and taking responsibility. But why brag about it? It’s similar to people who lose a lot of weight, or run a marathon and then won’t shut up about it. Or, my personal favorite, someone who donates a ton of money to a good cause and then gets tons of publicity and wants people to suck his you know what.

I guess I like humble people. Anonymous donors, etc.

[mkjessup]

It’s similar to people who lose a lot of weight, or run a marathon and then won’t shut up about it. Or, my personal favorite, someone who donates a ton of money to a good cause and then gets tons of publicity and wants people to suck his you know what.

So what IS the latest news on Jared Fogle? lol

[day10]

I agree with you about the charitable donations - those should be kept to ones self - but good for this guy for doing this. I’d talk it up a bit, too!

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

” But why brag about it? “

He’s a financial analyst — this is a big resume enhancer. Would you rather take pension advice from a guy with no savings and a mountain of debt, or from a guy who paid off his mortgage in 3 years? I’m sure he’s going to attract a lot of new clients.

[DTA]

Canada has very unfavorable taxation that makes working three jobs, if paid through payroll very ineffective to save money. In order to keep $255,000 one has to earn way, way more, close to $400,000. Even if he drank rainwater and ate grass he still needs to save 255,000 plus mortgage payments in between. The question is: if your job pays $13/hr before tax, how long it will take to save 100,000 from it, if you are in mid-tax bracket ? Methinks that this is an elaborate marketing scheme to boost his career as a financial guru. Books, talk shaws etc.

Nevertheless, kudoes to him for cutting the rope around his neck.