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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. We thought we were doing really well. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different.

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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. How much debt did you pay off?

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Start Managing Your Debt (And Enter To Win $1000 Cash)

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Personal debt has unfortunately become a way of life in the 21 st century with levels reaching all time highs. A recent survey in the US showed that increasing numbers of people are filing for bankruptcy as their debts reach levels they simply cannot service. Managing your debt is vital if you are to avoid going down this road.

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How to Live your Dream Life Debt Free

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Living your dream life debt free requires a simply task of going back to Grade 1 math lessons and applying the concepts. You might be giggling at this in that it is so simple but keep reading. Interestingly, as simple as it is, not everyone applies this math in real life situations. The key is keeping life simple and healthy.

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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

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Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Fortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to debt reduction. While this may be one of the quickest ways to sock away money for the purpose of debt reduction, it’s likewise the least pleasurable.

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The Top Personal Finance Tips For Recent Graduates; From 10 different Finance Experts

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“How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” That’s right, it’s that simple.” Start an aggressive debt payoff schedule. Kimberly Foss, CFP, CPWA. Kimberly Palmer.

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Free Kindle Book: The Simple Dollar

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You can download The Simple Dollar: How One Man Wiped Out His Debts and Achieved the Life of His Dreams for free. Saving Everyday : Provides you with the resources to live well on less. Yet another Free Kindle Book ! Remember, the prices change frequently so make sure it is still $0.00 when you check out. Share This!

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