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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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The High Price of Excuses, Justification, and Avoidance.

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Last week I was having a conversation with an acquaintance who just moved to Central Park Towers, a luxury building right on Central Park West in Manhattan, i.e. my dream location… if I had a million dollars. Considering that she too is an unemployed actress, and we were having this conversation at an audition, I asked about cost.

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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

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We carried no credit card debt and we contributed to our retirement. Our small business was going well and we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property. We had a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. Prior to that, we thought we were golden. Stay positive.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. After renting an office for 12 years, we had nothing to show for it and the space was starting to feel a bit cramped. We paid our bills on time, never carried credit card debt from month to month, but in that moment we could not pay our bills.

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? There’s no shame in ditching the second car and going down to a one car family to save money, pay back debt, or because you simply can’t afford the extras.

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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? But, at least I graduated without debt. Should today’s high school students consider avoiding the debt and going after those jobs instead?

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

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You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. Rent instead of own. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Be comfortable, but don’t overdo it.