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Create your debt freedom plan

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Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. At that time, we didn’t consider all debt to be dumb.

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

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She hit that goal in September 2016. Elle and her husband paid off a car loan and saved cash for their next car. 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.