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Friday Links – Time is of the Essence Edition

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Between my class two nights a week, studying, and having to work late I have had no down time. When it comes to managing your money, sometimes it has to be First Values and Goals, Then Strategies , as Emily from Evolving Personal Finance highlights. Happy Friday everyone. Gosh, has this week flown by. This week has been nuts.

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Create your debt freedom plan

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Yet after listening to Dave’s approach, I knew I didn’t want to be anybody’s slave and if I was being honest with myself, the total amount of debt payments we made every month was ridiculous. After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. If others could knock out debt, we could too. A guiding light!

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Our Debt Freedom Plan | Marriage & Money

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But I personally don’t want to be any body’s slave and the total debt payment we make every month is astounding. After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. Becoming debt free became appealing and the idea of being able give more, save more and live more took my breath away.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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” Squeezer presents Instructions on how to get started in dividend reinvestment plans (DRIPs) posted at Personal Finance Success , saying, ” I give my thought processes and what to look for when wanting to invest in a dividend paying company.

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. in credit card debt, and an additional $28,756.17 What inspired you to get debt free?

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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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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Tell us about yourself.