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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. How much debt did you pay off?

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

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become a smart consumer. Many people are still trapped in debts and financial insufficiency due to the wrong formula or mindset they’ve been following ever since they got employed. Get Out of Debt. Debt; a simple four-letter word but deadly. Many relationships have been ruined by debts. plan for the future.

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

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If both you and your spouse are eating out every day for lunch, you’re looking at $128/month – on top of your regular grocery bill. There’s no shame in ditching the second car and going down to a one car family to save money, pay back debt, or because you simply can’t afford the extras.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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With so many different options out there, a consumer really can get overwhelmed and into trouble if they don’t know their credit card basics. The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

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I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Eating out or going to a movie were once a year events. We especially never put anything consumable (like gas, food, eating out, movies and etc) on a credit card.

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