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. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2014

She runs MoneyZen Wealth Management , and has a financial blog geared toward helping women master their finances. How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” Kimberly Palmer.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She paid off $41,587 in debt in 14 months! She blogs at Happy Healthy Mommy. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? I was inspired to get debt free for 2 main reasons: 1. We wanted to enter into marriage debt free. (He

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Do you feel completely overwhelmed by your finances? Over the years I’ve met a lot of people through my blog and elsewhere who are struggling with their finances. Over the years I’ve met a lot of people through my blog and elsewhere who are struggling with their finances. I AM NOT A FINANCIAL PLANNER.

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Finance Organic Organization Budgeting 193

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 10th Yakezie Blog Swap. Everything Finance shares with us his success in growing his own veggies at Retire by 40. Narrow Bridge Finance tells us how going green has saved him some green at Mom’s plans. Debt Eye tells us how to eliminate the paper trail at Little House in the Valley.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B? Ken from Spruce Up Your Finances asks Need A Down Payment For Your House?

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. If any of you have seen me host carnivals before you know that I like to add in some funny clips about personal finance for your enjoyment. Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week. I love this list. It is so practical.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary.

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. They write a personal blog, Where Love Takes Us. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 200k in 5 years.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Family Balance Sheet

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

JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. He is a financial coach and blogs at Well Kept Wallet. I have a passion to help people take control of their finances so that they can live the life they want to have. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t have credit card debt, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%, so we thought we were doing okay. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This guest post was written by Frank Collins, a professional writer specialized in topics related to personal finance, debt relief, credit repair and more. If you are willing to settle your debts on your own, pass through the debt settlement blog for more tips and advice on the topic.

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Debt Debt Free DIY Personal Finance 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2011

Today I wanted to share with you the names of some of my favourite blogs and why I like them. Sustainable Personal Finance. I like this blog because it practices what it preaches. The tips they share on their blog are tips they have tested and tried and can vouch for. Sustainable Life Blog. Canadian Finance Blog.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Goals 100

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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Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

On friday, I hosted a post from Broke Professionals as part of a blog swap. Different members from the network paired up to post on each other’s blogs and discuss the topic of how to save money on everyday activities. It’s a great way to get to know one another and help give each other’s blogs some extra exposure.

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Swap Personal Finance Finance Saving Money 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In highly affluent circles, a family office is a private wealth management firm that manages the finances and investments for the ultra-wealthy and their families. While I was still helping my husband from home with his business, I felt like I wasn’t contributing to our finances and that drove me crazy. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan.

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Family Balance Sheet

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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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Welcome to 31 Days to Organize Your Finances. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

I am talking about spring cleaning your finances and finding more ways you can save money. Today along with the great tips from my fellow personal finance bloggers, I am going to share with you six ways you can clean up your finances this season. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality.

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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?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: When you’re aggressively trying to pay down debt, you may feel that you’ve done all you can to curb your expenses, but have you really? Don’t miss Melissa’s post at My Personal Finance Journey if you Think You’re Sacrificing to Pay Down Debt? Think Again.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

If you’re thinking about some resolutions for 2017 that have to do with YOUR finances, then I’m inviting you to join me in January for the New Year New You Financial Summit. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas. Monday, January 9: 12pm EST: Tips for Tackling Credit Card Debt with LaTisha Styles. 8 pm EST: TBD.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The blog is suffering, time with the hubby is lacking, my to do list at home is growing exponentially, and the board I am on is also keeping me hopping. This weekend I am going to do my due diligence at working on our trip planning and catching up with blogging activities. Well, I have to officially say I am exhausted again.

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2012

I cannot believe I started this blog just over two years ago. While many personal finance sites focus on things such as getting out of debt, saving for retirement, and investing, what really matters to me the most is how we can live healthy prosperous lives. Thank you for helping me and teaching me so many different things.

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Prizes Personal Finance Finance Giveaway 274

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2012

These days, if you spend any time on most personal finance blogs, one of the author’s main goals in life is spending less money on stuff and more money travelling. If I had a nickel for every person who went on an exotic holiday and financed it, I’d have enough to fund the sequel to Dude Where’s My Car.

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Travel Debt Finance Emergency Fund 226

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 19, 2012

Many thanks to Canadian Finance Blog for including my post, How to Make a Relationship Last at the Canadian Finance Carnival #71. Lastly, Diva in Debt included my post, How to Volunteer More in Carnival of Personal Finance. Related posts: Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Five Carnivals This Week.

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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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Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 22, 2012

Many thanks to Young Adult Finances who hosted the Yakezie Carnival – Mardi Gras Edition and included my post, African Safaris, Gorilla Treks and Blogcation. Sustainable Personal Finance included YFS’ post, Frugal Anniversary Gift Ideas that Will Win Her Over in the Carnival of Personal Finance #349.

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Personal Finance Finance Las Vegas Budgeting 133

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I enjoy blogging and biking, and I usually cycle between 15 and 20 miles a day indoors when I’m not getting out to hit a bike trail. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. I grew up in banking and held other finance-related positions during my working years.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

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. She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Credit Cards Debt Free College Debt 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 19, 2013

If so, bookmark SFB’s post about How to Set Yourself Up To Be a Financial Success When Starting the First Job at Simple Finance Blog. If so, don’t miss Mike’s post about the 5 Costly Mistakes Contractors Make When Starting a Home Remodel Project at Personal Finance Journey. Staring a home renovation?

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Fridays Finance Personal Finance Renovation 167

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

I used to read intermittently before then but got a regular blog rotation going once I quit social media 3. It has been amazing for our finances and my mental health. The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Out of necessity originally.

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