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. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? The debt consisted of my student loans and a car loan. What inspired you to get debt free? Make paying off debt a priority.

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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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. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. 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? The budget is key.

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Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

I like to bake cookies, and I like to budget. I’ve failed at many budgets this way. If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites. This is what I like to call the Toll House budget. Do you want to be debt free? It’s not because I’m too manly to bake.

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Budget Budgeting Toll House Cooking 213

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. I send in $50 every month to each of their accounts.

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Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

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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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. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. 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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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. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. 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. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Not Having a Budget I know, you’ve heard it all before but have you taken action on this one yet? A budget provides you with a financial roadmap to get to where you want to be in life. A budget helps you track your finances so you know exactly where you are and whether you’re on track.

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Money Emergency Fund Debt Financial Goals 235

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. 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. Day 2: What are Your Financial Goals.

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Finance Organic Organization Emergency Fund 124

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2017

To keep the communication flowing, I created my very first Balance Sheet to give my husband a snapshot of our household and business finances. The spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals. I STILL use our spreadsheet today. Change #1.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Luckily, even without misguided financial beliefs, we did pay off a significant portion of our debt before having kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! Do you know how to protect yourself if debt collectors are harassing you?

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Apply any Found Money to our Goals.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2014

During the series, we talked 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. Day 2: What are Your Financial Goals. Day 14: Create a Gift Giving Fund. Day 17: Create a Plan to Eliminate Your Debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 21, 2014

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. Today, I thought I’d give you some of our tips for spending plan success. Refer to your Financial Goals OFTEN. What are your goals?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. in our local church, and giving to others in need. A life goal of ours is. How much debt did you pay off? We are debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. She is the author of the successful website, Living Well Spending Less , where she writes about finding the Good Life on a budget. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Downsizing.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Take some time to discuss your family and marriage's financial goals. Do you want to eliminate your credit card debt?

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

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. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

Spring is also a good time to get your financial house in order. I’m going to be spending the next few weeks giving my family’s finances a good spring cleaning. Review your Yearly Goals. On January 1st, many of us are very gung-ho about writing goals but are we as enthusiastic about those goals on March 12?

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Finance Cleaning Goals Insurance 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

See a Budget as an Ally. For many of us, the word ‘budget’ leaves a bad taste in our mouth. It makes us think of sacrifice, giving up all the fun stuff and obsessing over every dollar we spend. And for this reason, we tend to avoid making them, or we give it a go and quickly abandon it. But, budgets are not the enemy.

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Money Goals Budgeting Budget 113

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Despite having a strict family budget , some members of my beautiful family still try to find sneaky ways to spend more than is allocated to them at any given time. Of course, budgeting isn’t all about sucking the fun out of everyone’s existence and putting family life on hold. Do you see that total figure?

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Finance Tips Finance Emergency Fund Life Insurance 52

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? What you can do is control how much of your money you spend on bills in any given month and how much of it you save for your long-term financial planning and security. Also See: How to Budget Money on a Low Income How Much of Your Salary Should You Save?

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards.

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. If we put our mind and actions to reaching a goal then we will complete it. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

The Skilled Investor , Editor Budgeting and Economics Little House presents The Five Tool Budgeter posted at Little House in the Valley , saying, “In baseball, a five-tool player is one who excels in some of the game’s major skills: fielding, base running, hitting for power, hitting for contact, and throwing ability.

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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 . Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

During that time, I started to budget for everything. Every aspect of our lives was included in our budget. I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. Another way to think of a budget is a spending plan. ” So are you ready to start a budget? .”

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