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Create your debt freedom plan

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Many years ago, my husband and I faced what we thought was an insurmountable hurdle– six figures of non-mortgage debts. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. Debt is Dumb and Cash is King.”. “…and

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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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Find out how Jessica & Her Husband Paid off $175,000 of Debt

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. 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. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga.

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5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt

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Are you currently in debt? Are you feeing overwhelmed with the number of bills or creditors you have to pay off? Like many of us who have previously been in debt, I know how difficult financial management can be. Instead pack a lunch and cook some simple meals at home for dinner. See where you can make cutbacks.

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Friday Links – Win an iPad Mini Edition

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My friend Jackie over at The Debt Myth has created a Pay Off Debt App which I think is very cool. She has lived the journey of being sunken in debt and then freeing herself and now she is trying to help others do the same with her new app. It really makes me happy. This week I wanted to share a giveaway with you.

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Find out How Acadia & Her Husband Paid off $97,000 in Student Loans

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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5 Essential Money Tips for Newlyweds

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Whether you want to pay off debt or save for retirement or get a new TV, you have to be in agreement on the big stuff. You’ll be trying to keep things simple and inexpensive, while he or she spends. Being wary of debt (and paying it down if you have it). All of the worn-out money advice still applies.

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