Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Are you ready to crush debt this year? We’re going to give it everything we’ve got and hopefully pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year. It will be quite a feat because by my calculations we’ll be short each month if we just apply our debt snowball payment. Stretch yourself.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

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.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 21, 2020

Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces. Become an email subscriber and get a FREE Family Balance Sheet Excel Spreadsheet download. There was a time our spreadsheet reflected a lot of debt and not a lot of savings. It showed him what we OWE and what we OWN.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Why are we jumping through these hoops to be debt free? WHY do we want to be debt free? When we wrote our Debt Freedom Plan , I posted it on the refrigerator as a daily reminder for the two of us. Daddy and I needed to pay off some debts before we could make a trip to Disney. “What is debt, mommy?”

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? worth of debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This guest post was written by Frank Collins, a professional writer specialized in topics related to personal finance, debt relief, credit repair and more. If you are willing to settle your debts on your own, pass through the debt settlement blog for more tips and advice on the topic.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2013

"Debt is Dumb, Cash is King" - Dave Ramsey. He has successfully inspired thousands of people to a life free of credit cards and debt. It just seemed easier to us to carry and use credit cards versus cash. If we could reduce our spending by 12-18%, we could put that money towards our debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Winner Winner FREE Chicken Dinner! In the grand scheme of college funding, $200 is a drop in the bucket, but I always appreciate free money. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in July: $196. However, once we paid off all of that debt, I started playing the credit card game.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 8, 2013

You’ve deleted thousands in loan and credit card balances and it must have taken years of efforts, hard work and sacrifice. Now that your statements finally read zero, your credit cards might be finally open and your spending limits should also be high enough. Carry your debit cards or cash with you. Cut it down.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2015

It was nearly impossible to figure out exactly how the program would work for each query, because, as Bonnie Baker (the engaging and energetic DB2 speaker) used to put it “It depends” Likewise with understanding whether the rich use debt differently than the rest of us… it depends. It depends on how the debt is managed.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. We live a pretty busy lives and when given free weekends at home we love spending time at home on our little farm. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 19, 2014

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t have credit card debt, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%, so we thought we were doing okay. “Debt is Dumb and Cash is King.”

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). What inspired you to get debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The average American will spend about $700 on holiday purchases* and unfortunately many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. 3 Smart Steps to a Debt Free Christmas. Include gifts, but also travel, decorations, cards, stamps, parties, etc.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Ryan is a contributory writer associated with the Debt Consolidation Care Community and has written several articles for various financial websites. He holds his expertise in the Debt industry and has made significant contribution through his various articles. Leave behind debt relief options.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Have you ever broken down your debt payments to see how much goes to your principal and how much goes to interest? Look at your mortgage, your credit cards and your student loans. You will see your debts in a whole new way. Maybe it'll tick you off enough to finally take a sledgehammer to that debt. THAT SUCKS!

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

The higher your credit score, the lower your payment or interest rate. Pay Off Debts to Be More Attractive to Lenders If you have real debt problems, then another solution is to start paying off what you owe. That way, you can start building momentum as you see the loans and credit cards fall off of your report.

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freestuff.tv

MARCH 11, 2013

Credit Sesame is a 100% free personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. Credit Sesame makes managing personal credit online, owing less in interest and saving on mortgage, loan & credit card payments easy!

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 20, 2016

Credit Card Rules You Should Live By. Ah, the credit card. That magical card of freedom. You may have gotten your first card in college, before you had any salary at all but just in time for that upcoming spring break trip: clothes, gas money, hotel…and then, one month later… BOOM! Just say no.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 11, 2012

Reminder, you can check your credit score for free! We all know how important our credit score is. I personally feel like we should always be able to access it, FOR FREE. Here is an opportunity to check your credit score , 100% free, with NO credit card required. It really does impact us.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 6, 2011

Are you currently in debt? Like many of us who have previously been in debt, I know how difficult financial management can be. Many of us have never been taught the basics as a child and once we reach adulthood, we find ourselves making poor financial decisions that take us down the road of debt. See where you can make cutbacks.

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freestuff.tv

MAY 11, 2013

Credit Sesame is a 100% free personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. Credit Sesame makes managing personal credit online, owing less in interest and saving on mortgage, loan & credit card payments easy!

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freestuff.tv

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Credit Sesame is a 100% free personal finance credit and debt management tool with no credit card required or trial period. Credit Sesame makes managing personal credit online, owing less in interest and saving on mortgage, loan & credit card payments easy!

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Reminder, you can check your credit score for free! We all know how important our credit score is. I personally feel like we should always be able to access it, FOR FREE. Here is an opportunity to check your credit score , 100% free, with NO credit card required. It really does impact us.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 9, 2012

Free Credit Score. We all know how important our credit score is. I personally feel like we should always be able to access it, FOR FREE. Here is an opportunity to check your credit score , 100% free, with NO credit card required. You will get your Experian Credit Score via a secure website.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

You can get a personal loan from a bank, credit union or online lender.Personal loan amounts are from $1,000 to $100,000, and they’re typically repaid over a term of two to seven years. To qualify you, lenders look at factors including your credit score, credit report and debt-to-income ratio. 1, 2023, through Nov.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2012

Having Multiple Credit Cards Buying with credit cards leads to spending more than you earn and we all know where that leads. Interest rates on credit cards are usually the highest around so you are actually paying many times what the item is worth. Make establishing an emergency fund a priority.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 28, 2016

You will learn valuable information from leading personal finance bloggers on topics ranging from budgeting basics, dumping debt, boosting your income, and investing in YOUR future. It’s FREE, but you do need to register to gain access to the workshops. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2013

They didn’t use credit (I’m not even sure they ever had a mortgage!) until late in life and then only credit cards. They paid off the card balance each month and bragged about using the credit card company ‘s money for free for a month. They had low paying jobs and huge debt loads.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

You can use your equity to renovate some rooms, pay off credit cards, cover college tuition, start your own business … or almost anything else. It represents the total debt against the home: both the original mortgage and the size of the new home equity loan or line of credit.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

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. What About Debt? The chance viewing of an interview on TV gave me a third option – that of using my cash to pay off my debts, especially high-interest debt. What do you do?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Americans will spend about $900 on holiday purchases** and unfortunately, many people will get a little surprise in the mail in January when the credit card bills start rolling in. Include gifts, but also travel, decorations, cards, stamps, parties, etc. Take these steps and have a Debt Free Christmas.

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