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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

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Was there a particular event? I went through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University when I was 18 years old. When my wife and I got married, we both made the decision that our first financial priority would be becoming debt free. I focus more on the big picture (saving for a house, vacations, emergency fund, etc.)

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. Total your expenses.

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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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The debt included overdraft protection, mattress, car, and a credit card (post divorce stress spending, clothes to accommodate the yo yo diets and weight for 2 years, a trip to Disney World & I’m sure several things that I don’t remember because I was spending without a plan). Was there a particular event?

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

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Was there a particular event? This is where we cut out any extra spending, such as personal money and clothing money, as well as trying to cut our grocery budget for the month, and add the money we saved to the debt payment. What are your financial goals now? What inspired you to become debt free?

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

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Was there a particular event? emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. racks FIRST when shopping for clothes and shoes. selection of clothes at a fraction of the price before the next year. What are your financial goals now? We decided to knock those. debts one by one.

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