I just sold a bunch of older CDs that I never listen to anymore to a used CD place... $50.

I've never bothered selling stuff before - usually just threw it out or gave it away. I live in an apartment, so it is hard to do the "yard sale" thing. Encouraging to know you can sometimes get cold, hard cash for your junk.

In other news, I just made $1400 in payments to both my credit cards, closed down accounts at one bank to switch to hubby's, and will finally be through with my gym membership (never again). Streamlining is the key people - I finally feel back on track.

My personal debt:

Student loan $5000 (still hovering)
Credit cards x 2 $1800
Bedroom set (do not pay for a year) $1000

I plan to use my tax refund as well as hubby's to pay off the bedroom set. I am a firm believer that you have to pay things off in a way that WORKS for you... the idea that while you SHOULD be paying off higher interest items makes sense, but you also need to feel like you are ticking things completely off your list to keep moving forward.