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How to Overcome an Addiction Without Breaking the Bank: Key Tips to Follow

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Addictions can lead to job loss, strained relationships, legal issues, and health problems, all of which come with their expenses. Online resources and self-help books can also be valuable tools in overcoming addiction without spending a fortune. The Cost of Addiction The cost of addiction can be both financial and emotional.

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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.). Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. It’s awesome to (FINALLY!)

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? I had planned to pay it all off in 2.5