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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

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The pattern seems to be that will have the initial conversation with the person (usually a co-worker, family member, friend, or acquaintance), and then I will see them again shortly thereafter; in one of my meetings with them after, there tends to be something said or done that makes a lightbulb go off in my head about why they may be struggling.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. ” I received many likes, but sadly a high school friend commented, “Retire?

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Friday Links – Vacation Edition

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Between the Board, the two jobs, and to do’s at home, I have been burning the candle at both ends for a while now and reaching the point of burn out. I will have a great line up of articles for you as always, so there will be plenty of conversations and discussions to participate in during my absence. I can’t wait.

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Routines – a Powerful Force for Health and Wealth

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Years ago (around 1984) , I started an at home, morning exercise habit that continues to this day (in 2015). Conversely, if you eat wholesome meals at specific times of the day and don’t graze on junk at other times, your body will eventually adjust and not crave the junk. At 66, I’m still fit and have few health problems.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Debt consolidation loans help minimize the payment you have to pay, which was a huge help back when I was a broke college graduate. Money Reasons : Home Security!

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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

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Broke Professionals shares with us a conversation they had with a friend about finding financial success early in life and how it can be detrimental. This story really hit home for me. Reducing Debt. I say, set your priorities and pick your purchases wisely and by doing so you can avoid debt for good. Managing Money.