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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. Chris and his wife made a financial goal to switch to an all cash lifestyle, instead of relying on credit cards. Once the goals are set, they focus on one step at a time and communicating regularly. goals to get us there.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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They Managed their Grocery Spending. I have always stressed that groceries is one of the easiest budget categories to reduce. The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. They Communicated with the Members of their Household.

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