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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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have barely any bills and be able to live off passive income. Then the iPhone came out, and I figure other people might like to obsessively check their progress as much as I did, so I created Pay Off Debt , an app to help people keep track of their debt snowball and stay motivated. It’s awesome to (FINALLY!)

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

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But, you can’t escape your life and the bills will follow you. You got divorced, had medical bills, or were unemployed. Be very clear of your motives before buying something. What is the one thing you are refusing to give up that would help you pay off your debt? You shop to feel better. Life stinks sometimes.

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Cha Cha Cha Changes | The Site, My Life & More

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Today is the first day I feel somewhat human and motivated. From working with your creditors, to negotiating your bills, to clever ways to save. My first week of 2012 didn’t go exactly as planned. I have been sick as a dog. Like don’t-want-to-get-out-of-bed sick. The past few months have been a struggle to say the least. I still cry.

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