Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Emergencies constitute things like: Job loss Medical emergencies Accidents Unplanned large purchases (necessary large purchases) Natural disaster expenses You absolutely need to have this money set aside somewhere it can be easily accessed but also not within your day-to-day reach.

Finance Tips 52

Finance Tips Finance Emergency Fund Life Insurance 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2011

You might also be entitled to assistance from services for free food or food stamps, assistance with bills or medical treatment. 2.) Apply for jobs. I realize the job market it tight, but if you are not applying, you are not likely to get a job. 7.) Pay only the minimum on debts. What have you found helpful?

Unemployment 200

Unemployment Debt Job Loss Money 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

We would rather live in ignorant bliss as to how we are spending our money—so long as our bills get paid on time, who cares what I’m doing with the rest of it? You want to be able to contribute to investment accounts and build up a solid savings to get you through an emergency or unexpected job loss.

Money 113

Money Goals Budgeting Budget 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life.

Money 247

Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247