Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? The debt consisted of my student loans and a car loan. What inspired you to get debt free? I went through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University when I was 18 years old. Make paying off debt a priority.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. 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. What inspired you to get debt free?

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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. Where are you from?

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces. Become an email subscriber and get a FREE Family Balance Sheet Excel Spreadsheet download. There was a time our spreadsheet reflected a lot of debt and not a lot of savings. It showed him what we OWE and what we OWN.

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JANUARY 2, 2021

I wanted to reduce our non-mortgage debt, my clutter, my distractions, my impact on the environment, and my consumption of sweets. After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ.

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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.

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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? worth of debt.

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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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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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APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. We live a pretty busy lives and when given free weekends at home we love spending time at home on our little farm. 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.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete.

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. He is a financial coach and blogs at Well Kept Wallet. 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. Where are you from?

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OCTOBER 16, 2017

The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. I offer this FREE spreadsheet to community. We are working towards some pretty big financial goals and we’ve hit quite a few already. I STILL use our spreadsheet today.

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JUNE 30, 2015

But once I created our debt freedom plan and outlined the steps we would take to wade through the hardships, I was overcome with relief. The plan allowed us to think beyond the financial struggles we were dealing with at the time and we could envision what our future might look like. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt.

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. I’ll apply that money to the debt. 2017 Update.

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AUGUST 6, 2022

Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner! In the grand scheme of college funding, $200 is a drop in the bucket, but I always appreciate free money. How I frugal-ed in the kitchen: I spend a lot of time in my kitchen.

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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. Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey. Where are you from?

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JANUARY 4, 2016

We have new financial goals for this year. While we made considerable headway in 2015 with reducing our debts, we missed our goal of paying off a loan by the end of the year. So in 2016, I will continue to share our journey to pay off our debt. Debt Freedom Plan Updates. But, I’m ready to take on 2016!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 30, 2013

As you might expect, especially among personal finance bloggers, financial resolutions are pretty popular. If you are looking for a way to financially level up, here are 4 strategies that can help you make better money resolutions. Get help setting financial goals, and working toward them. We all need help sometimes.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Bankrate’s AdvisorMatch can connect you to a CFP® professional to help you achieve your financial goals. Here’s what financial planning is all about and what you need to know to get started. What is a financial plan? Debt reduction – How much do you need to pay down and how can you do it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

This small money mistake has a sub-section – accepting the so-called ‘free’ credit card upgrades or new cards. Increasing your credit card limit is really increasing your debt, or at least your exposure to debt, so say ’No!’ Ignoring Your Debt Debt is not just going to go away, you must handle it and work to whittle it away.

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JANUARY 10, 2012

When my husband and I are focused on our goals , we nail them. But for the two of us to achieve our financial goals, we need to have money conversations and they need to be done regularly. Column E = Monthly debt payment. The third section is for our 2012 Financial Goals. Column F = Loan balance.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

We have been in our home for over 20 years and I’ve refinanced for better rates at least five times, mostly for free. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan. Once we came to an agreement that paying off our non-mortgage debt was a priority, I put the plan into action.

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DECEMBER 29, 2020

You might already have this spreadsheet since it’s free for joining my newsletter community. Financial Goals – Use this spreadsheet to quantify your financial goals for the current year and years to come. Savings Goals – Set savings goals for the year and use this spreadsheet to track your progress.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

I am managing so far, but free time has been pretty scarce these days. Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 8, 2020

My word was REDUCE: Non-mortgage debt to zero. There were hits and misses on this list, and many are things that I will continue to work on, but let’s recap: 1 – Reduce non-mortgage debt to zero. ALSO our 2019 Financial Goal!). We’ve been working since 2013 to pay off a boat load of non-mortgage debt.

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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? What inspired you to get debt free? Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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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? Where are you from?

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MARCH 11, 2021

Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. SMART goals are: S – specific. T – time-based, tangible, In 2019, we paid off six figures of non-mortgage debts. Related Reading : How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt.

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JULY 9, 2014

When my husband and I wrote our Debt Freedom Plan earlier this year, we made a commitment to scrutinize our monthly expenses to find money to put towards our plan. We want to achieve our financial goals, but still enjoy life. To read more about our experience, read How to Get a FREE Gym Membership.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We are debt.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Consider directing at least a portion of your pay toward long-term financial goals, like saving for retirement and purchasing a life insurance plan. While employer life insurance on its own is generally not enough coverage as you get older and have more financial responsibilities, it’s still a great benefit to have.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. The offer of a free spreadsheet is still available, just head over the the Family Balance Sheet page for more details. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Or buy a home?

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APRIL 1, 2011

Welcome in the beauty of the season with 5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Finances Review your 2011 Financial Goals. Did you make some financial goals for 2011 back in January? Take some time this month to review your goals. You are entitled to a FREE copy of your credit report. Let us know in the comments.

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