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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

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Today’s debt free story is from Aja. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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Where I found money in February

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Airfare Refund: $2700. This trip was a reward for our years of paying off six figures of debt , and we were going to pack a lot into our week. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach! Whew, got all of that!

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Terror in Tinseltown Sweepstakes — Savings Blogger

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Includes airfares, 3 nights hotel accommodations, a celebrity cemetery tour and more. We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free. Contest ends 22 June. Enjoy this site? Please subscribe via Email to have savings, advice, coupons and offers sent directly to you.

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How to Create and Stick to a Vacation Budget

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Forbes reports that most Americans have gone into debt to pay for a vacation. But given interest rates, accumulating debt just for a fun break probably isn’t worth it. If you fly, your largest expenses will likely be your hotel stay, airfare, and car rental, so you’ll want to account for these costs first.

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10 Money-Saving Tips For Your Wedding

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The worst thing you could possibly do is start your married life with a mountain of debt from having the wedding of your dreams. If you plan early, you can score some great deals on airfares and getaways from online coupon sites. With these tips, you will still get a beautiful wedding that you will cherish forever but at a lower cost.

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Is the Building of Experiences and Memories Worth the Cost?

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The other wants to pay off some student loan debt and would really rather go elsewhere anyway. He loves sticking to routine, staying home and accomplishing work activities. One son is trying to rebuild finances after an expensive year. I am so pleased the our grown sons have absorbed some of our money management approaches to life.

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Vacations on a Dime: Sail Away for Less

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But the truth is, there are plenty of ways to sail the seas without ending up in an ocean of debt. Book your airfare separate. Cruises are relaxing, have great food, fun activities, live shows, and other accommodations you just can’t get anywhere else. Because of this, you might think that one is out of your budget.