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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. Make a commitment. .

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

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I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. We have been using this system ever since.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. We used to live near a trail that was very shaded and had picnic tables along the path.

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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Yep, we’re newlyweds and eloped together in December 2013. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. I started Careful Cents and used that as a platform to find freelance writing opportunities. I also downsized my lifestyle and sold extra furniture, clothes, and jewelry, on Craigslist.

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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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Tell us about yourself. I am used to moving a lot! Re-examine and shop around for car insurance every so often – I saved $1200 this past year for the same coverage. Consignment stores and auctions are a great way to buy clothes and furniture at low prices. How did you celebrate when you became debt free?

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

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We’re typical Canadians that spend most of our free time in the fall and winter months inside arenas. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We used (and currently still follow) Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. What are your financial goals now?

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

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Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! How on earth could I pay off *more* debt, if even servicing the monthly minimums was causing me anguish? Are those jeans worth it? That electric drill?

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