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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

Family Balance Sheet

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? Where are you from?

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Managing Family Finances: Tips and Strategies for a Better Financial Future

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Health insurance: This is a must; should someone get critically ill, mountains of medical bills can bury you very quickly. It can also cover some of those massive medical bills that tend to come with accidents. It is also generally more affordable and flexible than other types of life insurance.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

This year may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. Whatever the economic state of the real estate market, buying a house can be an exciting and emotional process. Analyze your monthly budget to make sure you can handle mortgage payments along with your other day-to-day bills.

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Save Taxes: Negotiate A Reduction in Your Assessed Value

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you own real estate, you have been, or someday will be, confronted with a rise in your assessed property value. This usually leads to an increase in your real estate taxes! Assessed value is the value that will be used in determining how much you will pay in real estate taxes. Real estate market movement.

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HELOC Vs Home Equity Loan: How Do They Work?

Savings Corner

But it’s a revolving debt that offers an amount of funds (a replenishable balance, similar to a credit card limit) tied to the level of equity in your home. Others use them to pay off high-interest credit card debt or other bills. $16 Debt-to-income (ratio): You’ll need an acceptable DTI to qualify for funding.

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Friday Links – Fridays Are Just Another Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Paying off debt is hard to do. Read John’s post about his stumbles on the way to paying off his debt at The Money Principle. Sean at One Smart Dollar lists his reasons why it’s smart for young professionals to invest in real estate. How to Save Hundreds of Dollars a Year on Your Water Bill.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful? You see theres a reason that the majority of people are in debt. Theres a reason why the average amount of credit card debt per household is $15,956. Here are 5 steps to painlessly become debt free.

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