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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. When people get away over the summer, many would gladly pay for someone to watch over their home. Time away can really clear your mind. Are you a skilled photographer? How Much Should You Charge?

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Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month

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If we stopped at 7-Eleven or picked up fast food, he’d take that notebook out and write down what was spent before driving away. I watched him do this every day of my life. Food is a major expense! Clothing and furniture are just a couple of the things you can buy on the Facebook marketplace , Craigslist , and OfferUp.

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

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The rule was, if I could get $50 bucks or more for it, it was going on Craigslist. We tried our best to stretch the food budget. Watch Kristy and her husband’s Dave Ramsey Show segment.). What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. We sold EVERYTHING! We stopped buying stuff.

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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It was like 40 feet away from me and I watched the entire thing. I also downsized my lifestyle and sold extra furniture, clothes, and jewelry, on Craigslist. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends. What are your financial goals now?

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