Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 26, 2022

One of the most impactful resolutions people can make for 2023 is getting out of credit card debt. Credit card debt is rising at a historic pace , and owing a lot can put people in a very difficult position if the job market takes a turn for the worse. Thanks for reading!

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Amanda & Daniel. Together they blog about becoming debt free and location independence in order to serve the world at Life with a Mission. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $68,000 of debt in eight months. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

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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APRIL 12, 2013

"Debt is Dumb, Cash is King" - Dave Ramsey. He has successfully inspired thousands of people to a life free of credit cards and debt. It just seemed easier to us to carry and use credit cards versus cash. If we could reduce our spending by 12-18%, we could put that money towards our debt.

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APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. Where are you from?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). What inspired you to get debt free?

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga. What inspired you to get debt free?

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JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt. Where are you from?

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. After putting together a budget, it took us 18 months to pay off all of that debt!

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

The higher your credit score, the lower your payment or interest rate. Pay Off Debts to Be More Attractive to Lenders If you have real debt problems, then another solution is to start paying off what you owe. That way, you can start building momentum as you see the loans and credit cards fall off of your report.

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MARCH 26, 2021

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high-interest credit cards or a loan from your family? With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. So you aren’t alone! What Is Your Current Net Worth?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 24, 2012

Then more than a year ago something in me changed after a health scare and I realized that it’s important to pay off debt and save more than ever. I’m currently taking care of my debt one month at a time. However, I know now that paying off debt is more important. Learning to be frugal isn’t going to happen for me overnight.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income.

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MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We thankfully have always been good about paying off our credit cards each month. What inspired you to get debt free? What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. debts one by one. What inspired you to become debt free?

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. We ended up buying a house from a relative, which put us in even more debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The first few years after graduating, I racked up a large credit card debt and bought a new SUV that cost approximately the same as my annual salary. At the time, I thought my income would quickly increase and everything would be easy to pay off, but I spent the second half of my twenties paying off that debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. mbhunter from Mighty Bargain Hunter asks Are you contributing to this debt clock? and says, “The big debt clock is over $14 trillion now, but this other one is approaching $1 trillion, and may affect you more directly.&#. How about you?

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FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Do you have enough cash to cover them or would you have to rely on high interest credit cards or a loan from family? With little money in their bank accounts, these Americans couldn’t afford these unfortunate expenses without using a credit card or maybe relying on a loan from family and friends. A Very Tough Year.

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MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. We sat down at our kitchen table, took out a simple white piece of paper, and penned out a contract to ourselves: It was our Get Out Debt Contract. It wasn’t me telling her we are going to get out of debt, or her telling me it wasn’t in the budget.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Earlier this year, my husband and I wrote a specific list of financial goals and named it Our Debt Freedom Plan. Or maybe you want to pay off (and cut up) your credit cards.

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MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Get a free download of Dumping Debt by Dave Ramsey and learn how to get on track for 2012. This is audio lesson will teach you about Dave’s Debt Snowball Method and how to start the process of living debt free. We did two of the steps out of order and we still use our credit cards (responsibly).

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. For more on that, read Our Debt Freedom Plan.

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 5, 2011

Treat credit wisely. It’s ok to obtain a controlled amount of debt for your education or your first house. But keeping a credit card balance or other high interest consumer debt should be avoided at all costs. Thank you Frugal Trader for participating and for your words or wisdom!

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. Which comes first: saving for an emergency OR paying off debt? Many personal finance experts believe in building an emergency fund to $1000 to get started and then pay off consumer debt. Thanks for reading.

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OCTOBER 15, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. We want to be proactive by saving the money rather than reactive and have to use a credit card. Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. Let us know in the comments.

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Since I do not use a credit card anymore (and read recently that banks are in debt due to too much credit cards out there), why not start saving now, with these easy tips : Want more frugal tips/ articles/ DIY stuff? Christmas is around the corner — uh-oh! that means, money! I once saw $2 KFC on Ibotta!).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. Peter from Bible Money Matters shares 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping and Avoid Going Into Debt. ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit. I am a big believer in communicating.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Teacher Man presents Why Credit Cards Are Dangerous For Students posted at My University Money , saying, “I am on the record as having said that I believe students should sign up for credit cards. ” Managing Debt. You see theres a reason that the majority of people are in debt. Real Estate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Since there seems to be so much in the news lately about credit cards- the good ones, the bad ones, the ugly ones, the fee free ones, the reward ones, the secured ones, etc. I figured I would talk about credit cards as today’s theme. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card? Futures introduction.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 22, 2012

Let me preface this by saying that my wish for all of you is that you have no credit card debt. But these days, having a major credit card is a must. Debit cards are just not always the same, especially when traveling. Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee!

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Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

I'm pretty proud of that - I paid off $42,000 in debt in less than two and a half years (I started sending payments in earnest in September of 2010, when my balance was just over $62,000). Thanks for all the kind words, the advice, and the optimism! Subscribe to Finally Frugal.

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