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Create your debt freedom plan

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Many years ago, my husband and I faced what we thought was an insurmountable hurdle– six figures of non-mortgage debts. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. Debt is Dumb and Cash is King.”. “…and

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic. We’d survived the dip in 2007, carried no credit card debt, and we were contributing to our retirement. This new business debt weighed on me. Our first storm: 2007. Storm #2: 2013.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

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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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3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas

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3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas. Create a Budget. Take advantage of my free budget excel spreadsheet and when your budget is complete, you’ll know how much you need for your holiday spending. Click here to download my FREE Christmas Gift Spending & Budget excel spreadsheet. top photo credit.

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31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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For me personally, when my budget, checkbook, and home office are organized, I feel more in control of my life and I am less stressed. For the month of October, the theme will be 31 Days to Organize your Finances. For the month of October, the theme will be 31 Days to Organize your Finances. I AM NOT A FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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Get your FREE Family Balance Sheet Excel Spreadsheet

Family Balance Sheet

October is a big month for me. I met my husband in October. We married in October. Family Balance Sheet , the website, turns 9 in October 2017, but Family Balance Sheet, the spreadsheet, turns 14. I feel strongly that everyone should understand how their assets stack up against their liabilities/debts. Change #1.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. There are so many different ideas out there about how to do a budget and very little guidance on how to make them work in your life.

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