Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Do our goals still make sense now that we’re in the trenches of the new year? Take some time to review your yearly financial goals. SMART goals are: S – specific. T – time-based, tangible, In 2019, we paid off six figures of non-mortgage debts. Related Reading : How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. You will also start to repay the money.

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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?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

A few years ago, we were struggling financially and I felt like our situation was hopeless. 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. Pay off our mortgage debt.

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. Where are you from?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

There’s a yearly fee and a learning curve, but I love YNAB and it helps me stay on budget and financially organized with our day-to-day checking and savings accounts. Pay our bills in a timely manner. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan.

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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.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. You’re now in the trenches of the new year, do those goals still make sense? When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T. Check your Credit Report. Review Your Bills.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2013

One of them is throwing a lavish wedding that he can’t really afford, and the other is trying to figure out how to pay the bills that keep piling up without having to give up his expensive luxury SUV. They have enough money to qualify for the debt required to meet their ideas of how their lives should look. What do you think?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2011

Welcome in the beauty of the season with 5 Steps to Spring Cleaning Your Finances Review your 2011 Financial Goals. Did you make some financial goals for 2011 back in January? Take some time this month to review your goals. Check your credit report for errors or unauthorized activity.

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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.

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. We ended up buying a house from a relative, which put us in even more debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2014

When you overspend for convenience, you sink into debt, stuck with high interest credit card payments and risk of damaging your credit when you fall behind on your bills. Excuses and avoidance are dangerous to your long term financial health. Get Organized'

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. The Family Office Manager might track spending, reconcile and manage the accounts, pay the bills on time, and update the Family Balance Sheet. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Next summer?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Check your credit score Your credit score will help you determine your financing options; lenders use it (among other factors) to set the terms and rates of your loan. Your bank or credit card company might offer free access to your score or credit report, too.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Here’s generally how it works: The lender will do a credit check. You’ll turn in any required financial documentation. This increases your mortgage debt but gives you money that you can invest or use to fund a goal, like a home improvement project. You’ll pay for a home appraisal.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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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?

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JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest.

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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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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

A lot of blood, sweat, and tears were shed here, but we both agree that having no mortgage gave us a serious leg up on our retirement savings and other financial goals. I can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years. Made me proud!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 7, 2015

If you didn’t ring in the New Year with thousands of dollars in savings, no debt, and a budget, there is always time to get on the right track. how much debt you paid off, if you have any. Set Monthly Money Goals. Do a review of your finances this month to set monthly financial goals for yourself and your family.

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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?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

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