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Create your debt freedom plan

Family Balance Sheet

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

Family Balance Sheet

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. The budget is key.

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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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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. It’s a pain to use the points.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Failure to monitor your consumption expenditures means that they are flying blindly regarding their future finances. ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? .’ ’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? ” A Blinkin presents Should I Buy A House? .”

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

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Best Credit Cards – December 2023

Savings Corner

Most cards offer a “grace period” : If you pay your balance in full on each statement — meaning you don’t roll over any debt from one month to the next — you won’t be charged interest. If you carry debt, though, you’ll be charged interest. You can use their rewards on airlines, hotels and other expenses.