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

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It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. A HUGE chunk of that thanks to my husband. Sometimes I feel like we are newly weds again. We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Then last year we got back in touch when I invited him to my wedding. My grandfather wasn’t well enough to fly in for the wedding but he did send a gift in the mail along with his blessing. We lost touch for quite a few years. It was a little awkward, I admit, but it was a huge step in the right direction. Any tips to share?

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