<prompt> Human: New members, please read through the New User OrientationInstead of posting individual threads for positive success stories of how youve funded your emergency fund, made progress on your debt, saved for a future goal, reached a certain net worth, or anything else you would like to share, lets consolidate everyones stories into one weekly thread!Make a top-level comment if you want to share something positive regarding your personal finances!For past Triumphant Thursday threads, please search the Weekly Archive  <response>: I have paid off my car ... finally. For the past year I concentrated on making double triple payments. This years tax return paid for the remaining balance. And I wont be making the mistake of getting a new car only to be saddled with payments again. Instead I will happily keep driving my current car without monthly payments to worry about. I will be investing the money instead. 