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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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Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

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In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. Conversely, the price may have dropped and you can only sell them for less than you paid for them. The rewards are potentially higher with investments but so is the risk of losing your money.

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

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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. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income.

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4 Reasons Why Traveling Alone Rocks

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You tend to look busy and occupied which makes it harder for people to strike up a conversation. You can sit next to new people in a restaurant, find new dance partners, and start conversations with new people. It is a unique and rewarding way of traveling. This isn’t the case when you travel alone. Then Do This.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

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However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash. Within a year after settlement, we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. As much as I wanted to be a property owner, the extra debt was beginning to suffocate us.

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Four Crazy Credit Card Scams

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Guest Post Author Bio: The following post comes from the NerdWallet.com team, experts in helping users find the right rewards credit cards. Scammers Staging as Credit Card Debt Specialists. A lot of people are in debt these days and are looking for ways out. 4 of the Craziest Credit Card Scams. Beware of Credit Card Skimmers.

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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

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I started this site as a way of meeting some new people and having some interesting conversations and it has transformed into something much more than that. Like anything in life, there have been challenges and rewards on this journey. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers.

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