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

Family Balance Sheet

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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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Kris presents The Three Rules of Leftovers posted at Cheap Healthy Good. Kim McGrigg presents Small ways to save big on major purchases – Money Management posted at Blogging for Change.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

Family Balance Sheet

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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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. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Stop using your credit cards. Credit cards make buying too easy and you usually end up buying too much when you use them. Reduce convenience foods. Plan ahead.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Monthly Bills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have been able to save on things like food, gas, and clothing. Leftovers from last night’s dinner and some fruit work just fine. To find other ways to reduce your expenses, take a close look at your checkbook and credit card statements. The trick is, you just have to know where to look to find the savings.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

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10 Reasons You’re Broke

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You know you shouldn’t be using credit cards all the time. Sure you know you are in debt over your head. So you continue to get further in debt as you continue to spend. What is the one thing you are refusing to give up that would help you pay off your debt? What you have leftover is how much you can spend.

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