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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do.

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Create your debt freedom plan

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After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. Becoming debt-free became very appealing and the idea of being able to give more, save more, and live more was the direction we wanted to go. Dave Ramsey has a plan and it has worked for millions of people. If others could knock out debt, we could too.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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We still have a mortgage, so we’re technically not DEBT-FREE, but we paid off over 6 figures of business debts and student loans since 2012 and have wiped out our NON-mortgage debt. Our Debt Freedom Plan (October 2019 Update): Exact numbers have been omitted at this time. 5 Steps to Crush Debt.

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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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? worth of debt.

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Our Debt Freedom Plan | Marriage & Money

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But I personally don’t want to be any body’s slave and the total debt payment we make every month is astounding. After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. Becoming debt free became appealing and the idea of being able give more, save more and live more took my breath away. Our Debt Freedom Plan.

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

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Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. Their 2017 goal is to pay off the remaining balance on their mortgage ($27,900) and be DEBT FREE!

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. Although it will take hard work and sacrifice on our part. Debt Free Stories. How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less | Jackie Beck @ The Debt Myth.

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