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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. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I left university, as so many do, with a fair chunk of debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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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. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off?

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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. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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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. What are your hobbies? . I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. How much debt did you pay off?

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JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. What are your hobbies? 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?

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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. What are your hobbies? 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.

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MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. What are your hobbies? 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?

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. What are your hobbies? 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? Where are you from?

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. What are your hobbies? 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. Where are you from?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. What are your hobbies? 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? Tell us about you and your family.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. What are your hobbies? My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses. Where are you from?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. Luckily, there are now so many free books, podcasts, and other resources to learn about how to handle finances 16. I love it when participants do that!

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. What are your hobbies? 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! That’s about it for hobbies, as our little ones are 1 and 3.

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APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I had $56,000 of debt when I decided to become debt free. What inspired you to get debt free? I read it in two days and I was sold on the idea of being debt free.

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MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. What are your hobbies? 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? Tell us about you and your family.

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. The only debt we had was a mortgage – however when we first got married we were stupid and bought a Mercedes.

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. What are your hobbies? 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?

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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. What are your hobbies? 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.

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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. Do you want to spend time on your hobbies? Currently, we are snowballing our non-mortgage debts, otherwise known as Baby Step 2. Do you want to travel? Will you be relocating?

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MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. What are your hobbies? 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.

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For the Mommas

JULY 9, 2014

It unlocks a world of possibilities—a debt free existence, a fat bank account, carefree travel, funding your children’s education. This book will help you discover the many hints and tips that will help you on your own journey. And you can make it happen. Download: Frugal Living Made Simple by Allison Logan.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

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. Long distance running is now a hobby and my training is a habit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Outliers : The Story of Success is a non-fiction book written by Malcolm Gladwell. Throughout the book, Gladwell repeatedly mentions the “10,000-Hour Rule”, claiming that the key to success in any field is, to a large extent, a matter of practicing a specific task for a total of around 10,000 hours. Stay motivated.

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JUNE 17, 2018

The garden was my hobby for many years, but in the end, the weeds took over so much that I stopped enjoying my hobby and it became a dreadful chore. We want to be debt free. And personally, I want to run a full marathon and write a book. I followed the Square Foot Gardening technique and it served me well for many years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. – I try not to judge a book by i’s cover because usually the cover very seldom reveals what is written inside of the book. Read my social class dilemma!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

This really was a hobby adventure anyways. Reducing Debt. Not Made of Money shares with us some tips on how to stay motivated at paying off our debt. I had to remind myself that being debt free was the first step to fulfilling my dreams. Personal Finance by the Book askes if we should borrow from our 401K?

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

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. Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

He became a hoarder, he has not worked in years, he feels unemployable and his house is now encumbered with debt and will soon be put up for a tax sale. Read books on new subjects. How does he get his self-esteem back? Resource: Free Job retraining programs . Think differently. Get a new attitude. I know, it’s not easy.

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APRIL 1, 2021

Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover (affiliate link) , 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. 3 Action Steps to Set Up Your Emergency Fund.

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