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Create your debt freedom plan

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Many years ago, my husband and I faced what we thought was an insurmountable hurdle– six figures of non-mortgage debts. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. Debt is Dumb and Cash is King.”. “…and

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Where I found money in February

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This trip was a reward for our years of paying off six figures of debt , and we were going to pack a lot into our week. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Whew, got all of that!

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

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Today’s debt free story is from Aja. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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Why I Don’t Use Credit Card Rewards Programs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S. When I worked for TWA, and traveled a lot on business, I signed up for every airline and hotel rewards card available.

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Friday Links – Want $1000 Cash? Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Believe it or not, there are some airline fees that are worth paying for. Amy at Money Mishaps highlights the Airline Fees That Might Actually Be Worth Paying For just in time for your holiday travels. Bob from Dwindling Debt wants to know, Can you Really Go Contract Free with your Smart Phone?

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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? But, at least I graduated without debt. Commercial (non airline) pilots. Are you afraid to go, and yet afraid not to go? What are the alternatives?

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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. ” Dr Dean presents iPads And Tablets: Ten Ways To Keep ‘Em Safe While Traveling posted at The Millionaire Nurse Blog , saying, “iPad’s size and weight make them great for traveling Read all about how to help keep yours from the black hole that is ‘ airline lost and found.’

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