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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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She blogs about books at [link]. Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living?

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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

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When my wife and I got married, we both made the decision that our first financial priority would be becoming debt free. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? Meet with a financial advisor. Our goal is to meet with experts and ask them for advice.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. For more, check out all of the Choose Thrift First Challenge Monthly Meetings. See you on Thursday, May 28.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. February Update. I can honestly say that I did very little shopping (outside of groceries) in February.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store? Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

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We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. For more, check out all of the Choose Thrift First Challenge Monthly Meetings. See you on Thursday, April 30.

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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I quit my job to focus on my own stuff (blogging, painting, rental property, my iPhone app, writing Kindle books, etc.). I needed to count on myself and support my son, and that meant getting my financial life in order, starting with building an emergency fund for the first time. I think I even announced it during a meeting at work.

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