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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times. You are one emergency short of losing track of your finances. And there are tons of other benefits as well.

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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Was there a particular event? The main event that catapulted me into wanting to be debt free, was the lowest point in my life to-date. Yes, I did follow a few of Dave Ramsey’s strategies, but I also starting reading other finance blogs to see how they paid off debt so quickly. What are your financial goals now?

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What Is A Personal Loan?

Savings Corner

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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Was there a particular event? Who initiated the debt free goal? Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Financial Tasks for First Quarter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our personal finances obviously require attention all year long. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances. After 44 years of marriage, we have collected quite a bit of financial information. To help us keep track, I created a timeline of events during our married life. Set financial goals for the year.

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Find out how Deacon & his Wife Paid off $52,000 of Debt in 18 Months

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He is a financial coach and blogs at Well Kept Wallet. I own two different business, Phoenix SEO Company which helps businesses get on the first page of Google and Well Kept Wallet which is a Financial Education company. Was there a particular event? What are your financial goals now?

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. Was there a particular event? I ended up taking Financial Peace University as well. I will NEVER finance a car again. Simply doing a budget.