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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After graduating with our bachelor’s degrees Jon and I had about $36,000 in debt between us. What inspired you to get debt free? They blog at 2 Copper Coins.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Typically, the reason behind why people struggle financially despite having good jobs and a decent salary doesn’t come out right away. 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. per lunch x 4 days per week = $16/week.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. Eat out less. One of the biggest expenses you probably incur is eating out. Brown bag it to work.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well.