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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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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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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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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. He is a financial coach and blogs at Well Kept Wallet. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Our main financial goal in 2015 is to pay down our non-mortgage debt. Where can we find extra money? I have scrutinized our budget tirelessly and I really feel like there’s nothing more to cut, so my focus is turning to finding money to put towards debt. Financial Freedom'

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Again, you’re not alone with this problem.

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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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APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. She is the author of the successful website, Living Well Spending Less , where she writes about finding the Good Life on a budget. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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APRIL 1, 2021

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 25 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund.

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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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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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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

The other is to find out what your ‘money personality’ is by rating your money use, acquisition and management tenancies as one of three states: Acquisition: Avoidant Secure Insatiable. The book also provides a quiz to help you reflect on your tendencies in the above areas. Find your risk tolerance.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses.

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JUNE 17, 2018

Some of my finds: Red ladies’ size 9 red Converse for $2.50 – These retail for about $40 and this pair was hardly worn and will fit my oldest daughter. Some of my finds: Red ladies’ size 9 red Converse for $2.50 – These retail for about $40 and this pair was hardly worn and will fit my oldest daughter.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. debts one by one. What inspired you to become debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

Although this part of this book is about how to let the super wealthy children have the same opportunities that are forced on most of us – to encounter and overcome difficulties, the sentiments apply to all of us. Read more on my story in my book. Set new financial goals for yourself.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

If you’ve ever wanted to find a way to make either activity enjoyable, I’ll share my secrets. If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites. It’ll balance your income and expenses like a check book, but that is all. Do you want to be debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Find Your Money Personality. To really understand your money approach and attitude, ask yourself and each other open ended money questions – about how your folks dealt with money, how you were raised, what you prefer and don’t prefer financially and etc. If All Else Fails, Get Financial Therapy! a Rafflecopter giveaway.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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APRIL 2, 2022

Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. – Look for coupons on Groupon, your local coupon magazine, the Bonus Book, or the course’s website.

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JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Career-wise while I studied biology at university I came out to find very few opportunities in my field. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. If we put our mind and actions to reaching a goal then we will complete it. .&#. Family is there when you need a hand or some advice.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. His Financial Peace University teaches people how to make the right decisions regarding money and empowers them to achieve their financial goals.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. I love photography, archery, yoga, reading self-help books, taking spinning classes and being with my friends and family as much as possible. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary. What inspired you to become debt free? They didn’t like debt, and as I grew up, neither did I.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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. To find three categories to reduce, take a look at your variable expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

I can say though that by using a money management program you are more likely to stick to your budget and your financial goals. Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Punch Debt in the Face tells us why no spend challenges are for wussies. Reducing Debt. He has a point.

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MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Yes, $993 a year for something that ensures your financial stability should something happen to the breadwinner(s). In my book, insurance is an absolute necessity. These are the financial moves that might seem painful at first but will come in handy should the worst happen. Set personal and financial goals for your savings.

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APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. She owns Every Single Dollar , an online financial resource dedicated to helping single women make informed financial decisions and set themselves up for financial success. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Tell us about yourself.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Yup, I’m a voracious reader.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the most important things in life is to find ways to achieve your financial goals. However, planning for your financial future can be tricky and complicated because there are many things to prepare for and arrange. You have to pay for tuition, books, and your child’s living expenses as well as many other expenses.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says passive income can come from two sources : rental property or a business in which one does not actively participate, such as being paid book royalties or stock dividends. It’s easy to find a qualified financial advisor to guide you through life’s most important financial decisions.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She paid off $41,587 in debt in 14 months! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? I was inspired to get debt free for 2 main reasons: 1. We wanted to enter into marriage debt free. (He Where are you from? in 14 months.The

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. Barry is a woodworker in his spare time and I cook – I wish I did more, but sometimes I even find it hard to take a shower, so it’s not my time for adding new activities. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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