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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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What are your hobbies? Consignment stores and auctions are a great way to buy clothes and furniture at low prices. What are your financial goals now? My next big hairy audacious goal is to buy a home with cash! Saving for retirement – or a version of retirement – is also a goal. Tell us about yourself.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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My husband and I even use the drive time to our destination as time to talk through any goals, issues or other plans. Teach or Tutor your Skills & Hobbies. Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. Time away can really clear your mind.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields. You just need some imagination and a nose for free family fun. Put the money in your emergency fund instead.