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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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Start Small; Dream Big: Achieving Financial Security From Small Beginnings

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She got rid of her credit card debt using this.” Bobbi started cooking at home instead of always dining out. “I I discovered I really love to cook. “I discovered I really love to cook. I have found new recipes, I eat more healthy food and I have even lost a few pounds. Gee, it mounts up quickly!”

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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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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I had $56,000 of debt when I decided to become debt free. What inspired you to get debt free? The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook.

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Keeping it Simple: Strategies for Financial Security

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This can be as simple as forgoing dinner out sometimes and cooking at home more; taking your lunch from home sometimes instead of always buying it; and the oldie but goodie – giving up one expensive Starbucks coffee a day. Your budget helps you manage your debts, get them paid off and stops you getting in any deeper.

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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. For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. Peggy: Oh yes! The Spectrum Group.

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