Motherhood Moments
JANUARY 18, 2023
Prepare ahead of time and create a bare bones budget that includes only your essentials — think food, shelter, clothes, transportation and insurance — so you have a plan in the event that you experience a loss of income or need to cut expenses suddenly. Prepare by paying off debt. Prepare for the unexpected.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 1, 2013
If you lose your job, or encounter another financial setback, 30% of your income might be too much to handle for a mortgage payment — especially if you have other debt. And what happens when you add in property taxes, utility, home insurance, and maintenance? Markets and economic conditions change as well.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 12, 2016
I had planned to pay it all off in 2.5 It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. What inspired you to get debt free?
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