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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

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Small Money Mistakes That Have Big Consequences

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So, in this article, we’re going to look at 10 small money mistakes that many people make, often unaware of the impact they are having on their financial security. This small money mistake has a sub-section – accepting the so-called ‘free’ credit card upgrades or new cards. It’s wasted money.

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The 5 Steps to Living Money-Stress Free

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Many people look instantly at their income as the source of their problems as soon as they are tight on money. Spending more than you can afford will definitely put you either in grave debt, or it can even make you bankrupt at some point. Going on a spending spree is the fastest way to flush money down the drain. Money Tips'

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt

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Are you currently in debt? Like many of us who have previously been in debt, I know how difficult financial management can be. Many of us have never been taught the basics as a child and once we reach adulthood, we find ourselves making poor financial decisions that take us down the road of debt. See where you can make cutbacks.

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Free Aluminum Money Clip — Savings Blogger

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SavingsBlogger.com is a fun and positive blog dedicated to helping you find the latest savings on your groceries through free samples , coupons & bargains , helping you manage your money so that you can live within your means, enabling you to save more and give more. We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free.

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The Deadly Sins of Personal Finance

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This can breed short sightedness as you struggle to deal with your debt. Being impulsive with your money can be very detrimental to your financial health. Collecting items not only costs money in the amount it takes to purchase the items, but it makes us feel as if what we have isn’t good enough. Consumerism. Wastefulness.

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Free Newsweek Magazine 1 Year Subscription — Savings Blogger

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SavingsBlogger.com is a fun and positive blog dedicated to helping you find the latest savings on your groceries through free samples , coupons & bargains , helping you manage your money so that you can live within your means, enabling you to save more and give more. We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free.

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