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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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Start Small; Dream Big: Achieving Financial Security From Small Beginnings

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He had to start small because he came from an average middleclass family, but he had big dreams; he knew what he was aiming for. She got rid of her credit card debt using this.” Bobbi started cooking at home instead of always dining out. “I I discovered I really love to cook. So, dream big.

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P.E.P for the Week of February 28-March 4/11- Spending Time With Family Edition

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I used to visit him every winter break in school but then some family dynamics got in the way. You see, family is number one for me in my life and I don’t do well with “big elephants&# that get in the way of my relationships with them. The Centsible Life shares with us 5 tips for managing the family finances.

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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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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. 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.

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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

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This can be as simple as forgoing dinner out sometimes and cooking at home more; taking your lunch from home sometimes instead of always buying it; and the oldie but goodie – giving up one expensive Starbucks coffee a day. Your budget helps you manage your debts, get them paid off and stops you getting in any deeper.

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Remember to Celebrate Your Success

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reducing your debt each month. Avoiding accumulating more debt. Cooking at home. This list could go on and on and will be different with each individual and family. Maxing out your retirement savings account. Completing a no spend week or month. Trimming your budget.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

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I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. I cut the family’s hair.

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