Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

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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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

A budget gives it to you plain and simple – the good, the bad and the ugly. 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.

Money 235

Money Emergency Fund Debt Financial Goals 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

You want to be able to contribute to investment accounts and build up a solid savings to get you through an emergency or unexpected job loss. Do you want to pay off a particular debt in a certain timeframe? It is about making sure we are being responsible and smart with our money. So, what are some of your goals? Money Tips'

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Money Goals Budgeting Budget 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Gone were the days of having one bank account and only having to keep very simple records. You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. Setting goals and reaching them continues to be enriching and satisfying to me.

Money 247

Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247