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

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We have led 7 sessions of Financial Peace University mostly to keep ourselves motivated. Finances have definitely been the biggest strain in our 11 years of marriage. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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Create your debt freedom plan

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After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that we view them as one. At times the plan felt intimidating, but it also changed the direction of our finances. What’s your motivation for debt freedom? A guiding light!

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What Should I Look for in a Business School?

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With a variety of specializations, degree program formats, and universities to pick from, you might find yourself looking at a mountain of research you need to do before you’ve even signed up for a class. Pick a Concentration. No matter where you are in life, there’s a degree program formatted to fit your needs.

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Our Debt Freedom Plan | Marriage & Money

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After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. Our personal finances are so interwoven with our small business finances that they must be seen as one. I’m sharing our plan with you because the direction of our finances has changed. There is so much we could do with that money other than pay the lender.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

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We obviously love Dave Ramsey and financial teachings so we help to teach those classes at our church one night a week. Then we re-took the class and never looked back. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

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Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. Examples of this are going to happy hour with half priced appetizers or attending an affordable dance class instead of paying a club cover charge. Write down the budgeted amount and how much was actually spent to stay motivated. Eating Out.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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After that, while you all primed and interested in personal finance, continue and read the awesome articles that were written across the web this week regarding personal finance and enhancing your lifestyle. Read my social class dilemma! Those are all great ideas, but one company is taking it a step further to help motivate us.