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Smart Ways to Stay Out of Debt – Don’t Let Debt Control You

Saving Cents With Sense

But you need to be watchful that it doesn’t take a lot of time to get caught in the debt cycle if you start splurging. Even though there are legal ways to get out of debt , it is better to stay safe than sorry. Read on to know about some smart ways to keep debts at bay and rein in your finances. Frugal debt free'

Debt 101
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Learning to Save & Pay Off Debt | Guest Post

Saving Cents With Sense

Then more than a year ago something in me changed after a health scare and I realized that it’s important to pay off debt and save more than ever. I’m currently taking care of my debt one month at a time. However, I know now that paying off debt is more important. Learning to be frugal isn’t going to happen for me overnight.

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FREE David Bach Debt FREE For Life Book Download

Saving Cents With Sense

A FREE book download of David Bach’s Debt Free for Life is available today. ©2009-10 Saving Sense Media LLC. Just click the link and a pdf with 200+ pages will come up for you. If you like the read, you might want to check out more of David Bach’s books. Thanks, My Frugal Adventures !). All rights reserved.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) Note from Kristen: I found the post, and it’s from 2009! I was always in debt, which has been a tremendous source of shame for me. Apply it toward debt. Here’s Beth: 1. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m 52. Marrying my husband.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

We had to sell it less than 3 years after buying it, and between that and the market timing (bought in 2009, sold in 2012), we were lucky to come out of the whole situation with our original mortgage paid off completely by the sale! I was in 4th grade, and had 2 younger siblings when they began their debt-repayment journey.

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Green Stocks for the Socially Conscious

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the cash flow statement, the operating cash flow has steadily increased each year with just a smaller net income in 2009 and 2010. So I then look at the debt to see if that is the reason they have so much cash through the recession. And it’s true, the debt has increased steadily since 2006.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

We bought our house in March 2009, during some of the worst of the recession and the housing bubble bursting. I racked up more debt to move to California, then the fancy car turned out to be a lemon, requiring a bunch of expensive repairs. What’s your best frugal win?