Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Are you ready to crush debt this year? We’re going to give it everything we’ve got and hopefully pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year. It will be quite a feat because by my calculations we’ll be short each month if we just apply our debt snowball payment.

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Debt Goals 2016 Calculators 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After graduating with our bachelor’s degrees Jon and I had about $36,000 in debt between us.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. Tell us about you and your family. 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?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. What inspired you to become debt free? Where are you from? What are your hobbies?

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I left university, as so many do, with a fair chunk of debt. Where are you from?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

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. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Total, we paid off $175K in 2 years!! 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This trip was a reward for our years of paying off six figures of debt , and we were going to pack a lot into our week. The post Where I found money in February appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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February Money Airline Flights 257

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. 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. Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach!

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April Money Credit Cards Donation 130

Family Balance Sheet

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. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. The post Where we found money in March 2021 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Share your findings in the comments.

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March Money Donation Credit Cards 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Tell us about you and your family. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. The post Where I found EXTRA Money in May 2021 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. March 2021 – I found $747.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. We strive to be a pretty active family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I had $56,000 of debt when I decided to become debt free.

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? The following list of summer activities is family-friendly, fun, and easy on the budget.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. While high compared to their average of six percent in 2022, that’s significantly lower than other forms of consumer debt. What is a home equity loan?

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Family Balance Sheet

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. She hit that goal in September 2016.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $20,000 in about 8 months. We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 6, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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. I followed a training plan and had the support of my family.

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Financial Goals Goals Finance Organic 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 24, 2012

Pay Off Debt App (sponsored by The Debt Myth ) Lisa K. $20 25 Amazon Gift Card (sponsored by Family Money Values ) Deanna D. Here is the list of prizes as well as the winners: iPad (sponsored by Prairie Eco Thrifter and Sustainable Personal Finance ) Nicole D. $25 All winners have been notified.

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Giveaway Personal Finance Gift Cards Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2011

Are you so far in debt that you think you’ll never get out? Do you believe that what you are doing will never pay off – that you will always be financially insecure? Getting there is not just about executing a debt reduction plan or earning passive income. This post was written by Marie. . How Do You Do It?

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Debt College Goals Life Insurance 172

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. It’s taking forever for us to accomplish the step we’re on (paying off our non-mortgage debt), but we keep plugging away. Use my Family Balance Sheet excel spreadsheet to help you organize your finances.

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Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

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. Once that debt is paid off then start building up you emergency fund to your desired number.

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Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I am so excited for 2016 – there will be some very big changes with my family this year. My faith is in the Lord and where He will lead us… 2016 will also be a year where my family can start putting more in savings, too. Happy New Year!! My oldest son will also be starting junior high during this year (now I feel old!).

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Saving Money 2016 Money Pay Off Debt 40

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt. Look for sources of cash that you can tap into and pay down debt. Invite people to your house instead of making the rounds between your family and the in-laws. per gallon during the holidays. Rethink Your Spending.

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Christmas DIY Debt Pay Off Debt 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money? Deliver Away Debt: What Is Quantitative Easing and Why Won’t It Stop?

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Paying Off Debt. If both of you are entering your marriage with debt, you might have previously been tackling your accounts in the ways that made individual sense. Once your finances are combined, however, you may need to rethink how you handle repaying old debts on things like credit card bills and student loans.

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Taxes Debt Finance Wedding 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. I would never tell someone to cancel the gym membership if they use it, and if you do use a gym membership, find out how my husband got a FREE family gym membership. What a great problem to have, right?!?!

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. If you need to earn less, this allows you to choose to work less, or work more but retire early.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49