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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic. August 2013 was a month that I’d like to wipe from my memory. We’d survived the dip in 2007, carried no credit card debt, and we were contributing to our retirement. This new business debt weighed on me. Our first storm: 2007. Storm #2: 2013.

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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

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August 2013 was a month that I’d like to wipe from my memory. We carried no credit card debt and we contributed to our retirement. But in August 2013, our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. Stay positive.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. Within a year after settlement, we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation.

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Win $250 For Back-To-School Shopping with CreditSesame.com!

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Education expenses seem to grow every year. Credit Sesame is a 100% FREE personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. It is an easy way to monitor and manage your credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. A random winner will be selected by August 01, 2012.

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Exploring Veteran’s Benefits

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We don’t like debt. If your veteran is or is about to become, homeless, there are programs to help with food, housing and education. Education and training. The famous GI bill has been updated several times, but still provides significant benefits to veterans to obtain education and training. VA Mortgage.

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Enter to Win $250 for Back to School + Free Credit Report

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More details: Education expenses seem to grow every year. Though they bring in great education value, they cost a lot. Credit Sesame is a free online personal finance tool that gives consumers an easy way to monitor and manage their credit and loans all in one place and save money on debt. What does Credit Sesame do?

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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We participated in 2 library summer programs and they hosted movie nights, summer plays, visits from the local zoo, and other fun & educational activities for all ages. This is a year-round program, but the 2022 summer dates are June 4 & 5, July 2 & 3, and August 6 & 7. Have you started making summer plans?

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