Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

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?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2012

I mean, I was living from pay check to pay check , always hoping I’d find whatever money I needed to pay the bills. Like I state on my About page , I was in debt and living a life that didn’t satisfy me. Statistics show that nearly one in two Americans are in serious financial problems due to their debt levels.

Emergency Fund 212

Emergency Fund Credit Cards Budgeting Budget 212

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt. Increase our emergency fund to 6 months of expenses.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Debt Goals Emergency Fund 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. It’s taking forever for us to accomplish the step we’re on (paying off our non-mortgage debt), but we keep plugging away. Start Saving for your Emergency Fund TODAY! The plan hangs on our refrigerator. Where We Stand.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. burden for us at first were the medical bills.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

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. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Goals Debt Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How much car you can afford depends on factors like your monthly income, your credit score and the features you’d like your vehicle to have. Lenders will look at your debt-to-income ratio, or DTI. This measure compares your monthly bills to your gross monthly income. Your credit. How much you use your car. Your location.

Cars 52

Cars Car Insurance Calculators 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

My husband and I were graduate students with loans and credit card debt, and we were certain that a higher income would solve all of our problems. We also had bills and other obligations. When I was younger, I used to think that a higher income was the solution to most of my financial issues.

San Francisco 248

San Francisco Emergency Fund Money Utah 248

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. Peter from Bible Money Matters shares 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping and Avoid Going Into Debt. ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit. I am a big believer in communicating.

Personal Finance 219

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Instead of giving in, they used it as an opportunity to pay down debt!

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October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Finally Frugal

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Unfortunately, my credit card bill has now expanded to match the frustration I was feeling last week as I cleaned up the floor multiple times. I can pay all of my bills and then some. I can afford to pay $500 at the veterinarian because I still have an emergency fund. I have four jobs. I'm healthy.

Emergency Fund 45

Emergency Fund Bills Cat Credit Cards 45

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary. What inspired you to become debt free?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Start an Emergency Fund One of the biggest things you can do to help avoid disasters is to create an emergency fund. This is a reserve of money for emergencies; leave it alone and don’t go dipping into it for general spending. Spiraling debt is the biggest single cause of financial distress out there.

Emergency Fund 222

Emergency Fund Insurance Debt Credit Cards 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 20, 2012

Working out how much the down payment would be is only half the answer – you’ll also need to work out what is affordable on your budget once you’ve factored outgoings and debts into the bargain. How much of your income would be used to pay down your house-related debts? What Can You Afford? What Is an Affordable Mortgage?

Money 186

Money Home Debt Buy 186

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. During that time, I started to budget for everything. lined paper.

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Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133