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Where we found money in April

Family Balance Sheet

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending.

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Where we found money in March 2021

Family Balance Sheet

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. If you’d like information on donating plasma, read my review of donating plasma HERE. Credit Card Cash Back: $175. I redeemed $175 for gift cards from our business credit card’s cashback program.

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Where I found money in February

Family Balance Sheet

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I had an unexpected surprise hit my credit card in February. If you’d like information on donating plasma, read my review of donating plasma HERE. My total of found money in February: $3433.68.

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Personal Loans: Compare Top Lenders, Rates

Savings Corner

Lenders primarily use your financial and credit information to determine your rate, but may consider additional information like whether you own your home, your education level and your employer. The lowest credit scores — usually below 500 — are unlikely to qualify. Credit card consolidation.

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What Is A Personal Loan?

Savings Corner

Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation.

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Create your debt freedom plan

Family Balance Sheet

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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Fortunately, they willingly shared their advice from their success and I am passing that information on to you, so we can ALL succeed this year. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years.