Family Balance Sheet

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. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 6, 2011

Ask yourself : Do you start saving or paying off debt with a superhuman resolve- determined to avoid all temptation- only to fall off the wagon and give up hope in a matter of a few days? When it comes to debt, start off with a payment that allows you to still pay off your monthly bills.

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Pay Off Debt Win Debt Goals 176

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. While high compared to their average of six percent in 2022, that’s significantly lower than other forms of consumer debt. What is a home equity loan?

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Home Debt Credit Cards Credit 52

Family Balance Sheet

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 had been paying on it our entire marriage, but could not afford to pay too much above the minimum payment requirement. Downsizing.

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Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Reader Asks About Selling Home to Pay Off Debt – [link] I agree. Paying Debt vs. Saving Money [link] I say pay off debt. Advantages of Buying a House With Cash [link] via @ flexo What would you do? #. Best thing is to learn from them #. The Luxury of Vacation [link] #.

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Pay Off Debt Swap Debt Finance 113

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms.

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Debt Credit Cards Credit College Tuition 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Even if that means that you allow yourself to buy a coffee every once in awhile and you didn’t let yourself before, it’s lifestyle inflation. I still have debt to pay off and want to buy a house, so all of that inflation money could go toward saving or paying down debt more quickly.

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Debt Goals Money Bills 189

Family Balance Sheet

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. towards our debt.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

To qualify you, lenders look at factors including your credit score, credit report and debt-to-income ratio. Those with fair to bad credit (scores below 690) may have to look a little harder and pay a higher rate for a personal loan. Large expenses: You can use a personal loan to buy a boat , RV or other items with large price tags.

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Debt Home Improvement Consumer Credit 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2013

The rule of thumb that states that it makes sense to spend 30% of your income each month on a housing payment doesn’t take into account the fact that you might have other debts, and that taking on more might over-leverage you. If you are buying a home, start with the 30% rule, and then evaluate where that puts you in terms of finances.

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Life Insurance Insurance Debt Property Taxes 213

freestuff.tv

MAY 18, 2011

Check out this guest post by Angela from Debt Consolidation Care: It needs no mention that budgets and savings play a pivotal role in assisting consumers in paying off debt. Here are some secret tips in creating a budget that can rejuvenate your personal finances and become debt free. Enjoy this site?

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Budgeting Budget Debt Debt Free 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? and says, “The big debt clock is over $14 trillion now, but this other one is approaching $1 trillion, and may affect you more directly.&#. How about you?

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2013

Saving more (52%), spending less (19%) and paying off debt (19%). Is now really the best time to buy that new couch or could you find one for free? One of the easiest and most overlooked ways to spend less is by re-evaluating your debt and improving your credit score. Paying Off Debt.

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Monitors Credit Debt Consumer 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Fifty-seven percent of respondents said they planned to buy things for themselves this season, compared to last year’s 59 percent. Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt. Look for sources of cash that you can tap into and pay down debt. Self-Gifting.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. They’re all designed to help you save money, pay off debt, and achieve your financial goals, so please take advantage of them. . – Look for coupons on Groupon, your local coupon magazine, the Bonus Book, or the course’s website.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I know many of you are in similar situations of needed to save, but wanting to pay off debt, and eventually be able to put money in savings. Through lay offs, new jobs, new schools, illness, and everything else involved with a family, we have had our ups and downs. Make a list (with coupons of course!)

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Saving Money 2016 Money Pay Off Debt 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Money Cone: 9 Impulse Buys that Turned Out Better than Expected We’ve all bought stuff based on commercials that turned out nothing like how it was advertised. Sometimes we buy stuff on a whim, only to be disappointed later. But not all my impulse buys have been duds. That man was Steve Jobs. Shamwow guy, you listening?)

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Buy as small a house as you can while still being comfortable. Buying isn’t always the better investment. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Family Balance Sheet

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.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

V-Day Debt Is Worth It for Some People. Almost 1 in 5 Americans think a Valentine’s Day gift is worth going into credit card debt. Why are men more likely to think that buying a Valentine’s Day gift is worth going into credit card debt? Dinner May Be Too Expensive. Financial Infidelity Hurts.

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Valentines Day Thrifty Debt Las Vegas 130

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. 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. I had planned to pay it all off in 2.5 What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about yourself. Where are you from?

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2011

Are you so far in debt that you think you’ll never get out? Do you believe that what you are doing will never pay off – that you will always be financially insecure? Getting there is not just about executing a debt reduction plan or earning passive income. This post was written by Marie. . How Do You Do It?

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Debt College Goals Life Insurance 172

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $20,000 in about 8 months. We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. What inspired you to get debt free? Don’t buy it. Live junk and debt free!

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100