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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. Make a commitment. . Be S.M.A.R.T.

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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

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Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We knew the principles of Financial Peace University; however, we also met with a financial planner who was also a huge Dave Ramsey fan. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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What Is A Personal Loan?

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Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. 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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Create your debt freedom plan

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It’s a simple equation, but you need to gather some information. So often, we don’t dream about our financial goals, because we are so entrenched in our challenges. Paying off debt is not fun. That’s one reason why we included celebrations in our Debt Freedom Plan. Prioritize.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. These days, there is an ever-growing concern about the safety of our personal information when it is shared over the World Wide Web. Jeff Rose from Good Financial Cents shares Questions to Ask About Balance Transfer Cards.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. For informational purposes only. For informational purposes only.

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Find Out How Olivia & Her Husband Paid off Their Mortgage in 33 Months

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We made sure we could afford the monthly payments on a 15 year mortgage, with the mindset that we would pay more each month. What inspired you to get debt free? There were two things that inspired us to pay off debt. I talk a lot about this in my post “Top 4 Ways to Pay Off Debt” but they include: 1.

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