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JANUARY 16, 2024

The post 10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Personal finance tips are much like opinions; everybody’s got one. Here are some personal finance tips that should help get you out of that murk. Of that 70%, more than half are women.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. How much debt did you pay off?

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AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After graduating with our bachelor’s degrees Jon and I had about $36,000 in debt between us. What inspired you to get debt free? They blog at 2 Copper Coins.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I wonder if that could be part of our national debt problem. Grant also did poorly in personal finance. He ended up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and only salvaged his estate by selling (after his death) his civil war memoirs. In more recent times, President Truman also did poorly on the personal finance front.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2014

She runs MoneyZen Wealth Management , and has a financial blog geared toward helping women master their finances. How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” Kimberly Palmer.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Are you ready to crush debt this year? We’re going to give it everything we’ve got and hopefully pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year. It will be quite a feat because by my calculations we’ll be short each month if we just apply our debt snowball payment. Stretch yourself.

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APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Chuck wrote the book to challenge how people think about money.&#.

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. I have a passion to help people take control of their finances so that they can live the life they want to have. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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JANUARY 21, 2015

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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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga. What inspired you to get debt free?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Stanley’s book, Millionaire Women Next Door: The Many Journeys of Successful American Businesswomen, and I had an aha moment. Chapter 17 in this book is titled, “Why not run the family office?” I read this book around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time workforce to stay at home with our new baby.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete.

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JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Earlier this year, my husband and I wrote a specific list of financial goals and named it Our Debt Freedom Plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Although my primary concern these days to get out of debt, I have been thinking a lot about what “GREEN” really means and how that impacts my everyday lifestyle. But have you ever considered how you can go green with your finances? There are many different ways our finances can help in the green initiative.

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APRIL 29, 2015

Looking for new recipes, money-saving ideas, home-management tips, and strategies for debt-free living? Plus, if you subscribe now, you’ll get a chance to win these three personal finance books. I’ve been purging this spring and I found many, many like new books just sitting on my book shelf.

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. For more on that, read Our Debt Freedom Plan. How Much of an Emergency Fund is Right for You? Six months?

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles. 8 pm EST: TBD.

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APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? More book info below.). Where are you from?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. I have been sharing my passion for simple living on GrowingSlower.com since 2011, and I now have added the Real Mom’s Guide series of books and courses to further encourage my readers! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Dave Ramsey is a financial coach, best-selling author, and speaker whose message of “cash is king and debt is dumb” is unrelenting. Many years ago, I read his book, The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, to help us deal with the shock of going to one income when I left my corporate job. I love that about him.

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. We ended up buying a house from a relative, which put us in even more debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.

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MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Pay with cash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. In addition a couple fantastic personal finance books are also up for grabs. Bonus Prize Yes there is a bonus.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. How much debt did you pay off?

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. I’ve found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books.

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AUGUST 11, 2016

But for our own safety net, we must make our finances a priority. We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. It’s taking forever for us to accomplish the step we’re on (paying off our non-mortgage debt), but we keep plugging away. ” I hear you. It is a lot.

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MARCH 26, 2021

For years, we followed Dave Ramsey and read his books, The Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace. Both books provided the blueprint for Our Debt Freedom Plan. Later in his plan, he recommends saving 3-6 months of expenses, but only after paying off the non-mortgage debt.

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For the Mommas

JULY 2, 2012

Free Kindle Book: The Simple Dollar is currently free on Amazon. The Simple Dollar is a book: packed with practical tips, tools, and lessons you can use to transform your life, too. This isn’t just “another” personal finance book: it’s profoundly motivating, empowering, practical, and 100% grounded in today’s American realities.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

This quote from Chris Hogan’s new book Retired Inspired made me chuckle. And as the book pointed out, it is actually quite alarming. Starting today, take charge of your finances. It was my way to contribute to our finances while I was staying at home with her. You must become meticulous with your money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2012

If you can choose to develop a more positive attitude about your finances, you’ll find it easier to make a few small changes in your saving and spending. See how simple finances are when you have that budget…….and Eliminate Debt Everyone has debts. It is usually debts that cause the most financial problems.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. 20′s Finances: Hiring a Property Manager: What it Offers You Real Estate Investments can be time consuming.

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