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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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I had $29,000 in MBA student loans, $14,000 in credit cards, and $13,000 in a car loan. Consignment stores and auctions are a great way to buy clothes and furniture at low prices. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. What are your financial goals now? How much debt did you pay off?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you have a big financial goal, think about how much you pay someone to do something that you are capable of doing yourself. You will likely have to accept a store credit for the current price if you don’t have a receipt, but that’s better than nothing. You just need some imagination and a nose for free family fun.