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Do the Rich Use Debt Differently?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It was nearly impossible to figure out exactly how the program would work for each query, because, as Bonnie Baker (the engaging and energetic DB2 speaker) used to put it “It depends” Likewise with understanding whether the rich use debt differently than the rest of us… it depends. It depends on how the debt is managed.

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

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If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. If your country has laws that allow seizure of personal property or laws that encourage excessive taxation, you will have trouble growing your finances. Plants grow better with fertilizer and require water to tap into the earth’s nutrients.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

Family Balance Sheet

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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So You’ve Maxed Out Your Emergency Fund – Now What?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal financiers will frequently advise that you have an emergency fund of 3-6 months of expenses in your bank account at all times. Saving up this chunk of change can take a long period of time, especially if you have a high expense to income ratio, which many people do (especially if you’re paying down debt). .

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Again, you’re not alone with this problem.

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My Life Plan

Family Balance Sheet

But once I created our debt freedom plan and outlined the steps we would take to wade through the hardships, I was overcome with relief. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Pay off our mortgage debt. Celebrate debt freedom with a big family trip to Hawaii or Paris. Write a book about our debt free journey.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account. I would go into the bank with my stubby little hands clutching my months worth of allowance (total of $1), deposit it and see the results right off printed in my book. Instead of saving, we could take some bigger risks to try to grow our money. Back then I had a passbook.

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