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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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Friday Links – Long Weekend Edition

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For anyone grappling with unemployment, Debt Guru has a great post at Debt Free Blog: Stuck in a Rut? How to Get Out of Unemployment posted at Debt Free Blog. Curb this nasty habit by reading SFB’s post on How Much House Can You Afford posted at Simple Finance Blog.

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Money Anxiety. Let It Go.

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As an actress, I often face periods of unwanted unemployment. Rather than letting myself become overwhelmed by money anxiety every time a show closes, I live my life in a way that allows me to be prepared for unemployment and inconsistent income at any time. It hasn’t always been that simple though. Or a Cash Flow Problem?

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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

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It will take years to see a dramatic reversal of the unemployment trend that saw the US unemployment rate nearly reach 10%. A budget will allow you to pay off your debts a whole lot faster. Related posts: Get Debt Free With DIY Debt Settlement. Get Out of Debt…Sleep Debt That Is.

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So here’s what I got.

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I am sharing this with all of you because I want to support you not just in getting the best deals for yourself, but in maintaining a debt free lifestyle. My husband spent 8 months of those two years unemployed and looking for a job because we could no longer afford our health insurance.