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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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As I reflect back to January 2016, I started that year pretty determined to pay off the balance of our non-mortgage debts. Unfortunately, we did not hit that goal and in part, have made some major changes to our Debt Freedom Plan. Our Debt Freedom Plan Started in 2013: The year 2012 was quite exciting for me and my husband.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked. I was in 4th grade, and had 2 younger siblings when they began their debt-repayment journey. We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.)

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

The weight of debt can be so heavy mentally in addition to the direct effects of it. Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money.

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Friday Links – Still Swamped Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Do you have extra money leftover from your student loans? Read what to do with it from Investing for College Students. Student Debt Survivor recently had a milestone birthday. Managing Debt Is A Marathon Not A Sprint.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

I had been at my previous job for 17 years (straight out of college) and it had turned into a very toxic situation. I’d send some to my nieces to help with their college expenses and would donate half to our local food pantry. Now I like that she has some leftover/easier nights sprinkled in as it matches our life more closely.

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sure you know you are in debt over your head. So you continue to get further in debt as you continue to spend. What is the one thing you are refusing to give up that would help you pay off your debt? What you have leftover is how much you can spend. Related posts: How to Graduate College Without Being Broke.

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

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We used gift cards on 3 nights, ate leftovers on 1 night, and grilled burgers on the last night. We want to be debt free. We want to help pay for our daughters’ college. We sent them off on Monday morning and they came home Saturday afternoon. One of the gift cards was given to us TWO years ago for Christmas.