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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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She blogs about books at [link]. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $68,000 of debt in eight months. The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. Paying off debt can be done!

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. – Look for coupons on Groupon, your local coupon magazine, the Bonus Book, or the course’s website. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. Play miniature golf. Hit the tennis courts.

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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’ Apart from our careers we’re very into cultural experience, LOVE big city life with all the culture and delicious food it provides and our greatest lament in moving to Western NY is that there won’t be the variety that our beloved Portland offers us. How much debt did you pay off? We sold the excess.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

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You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Instead of buying books, check them out of the library. Reduce convenience foods. Frozen foods, prepared foods and junk food are not only more expensive than something you cook yourself, but also less healthy. Frugal gifting.

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement).

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: Financing Food and Fun for $20 So there her and her boyfriend are in the supermarket with approximately $20 in hand. They knew they needed food but it was mug night! Instead of giving in, they used it as an opportunity to pay down debt! He might be book smart…but their street smart.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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towards our debt. Little by little, we paid off each loan before moving. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave. Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? towards debt. Use all the food you have, and freeze it if you know you won’t use it up before it expires. you are debt free?

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