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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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It started with $40,000 in consumer debt (vehicles, credit cards, small student loan) and then sold our home and eliminated the $140,000 of mortgage debt. Renting, not having super nice furniture or cars, having mismatched dishes and bedding. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We sold EVERYTHING!

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Start Small; Dream Big: Achieving Financial Security From Small Beginnings

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This dream motivates you to put in the effort. What about holidays, cars, homes, designer clothes, retirement? She got rid of her credit card debt using this.” Bobbi started cooking at home instead of always dining out. Otherwise, it just doesn’t happen. So, dream big. What would you love to have?

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. I will NEVER finance a car again.