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AUGUST 6, 2022

Here are five ways that I saved money this month. 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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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. How much debt did you pay off?

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APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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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? What kind of debt was it?

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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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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. 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. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Because so many people are living on incomes that cannot support their spending habits; living on borrowed money, moving money from account to account, buying, spending, hiding the bills, and eventually the ‘dog of debt’ will catch up to you and bite you right in your credit report. Buy Store Brands.

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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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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. Where are you from?

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Couponing 101

MAY 28, 2019

adults have credit card debt, kids might not be learning the best financial lessons to set them up for future success. While the stakes may seem small now, the lessons can carry over later to help your children save for college or their first house. They soak up the language, beliefs, and habits of the people around them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

But, with each of the above, you lose the use of that money and often have little chance of even getting it back, let alone making it grow. We could take on debt to grow using other people’s money. Sure, we aren’t getting much money, but mortgage lenders are also experiencing the lowest rates in decades.

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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. After putting together a budget, it took us 18 months to pay off all of that debt!

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Again, you’re not alone with this problem.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms.

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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. Take these steps and have a Debt Free Christmas. How do you save for Christmas spending?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 24, 2012

Let’s be honest, saving money for me has always been a struggle. I was raised with frugal parents that tried to install in me proper money management and even though I always paid off everything on time, I never managed to save money. I’m currently taking care of my debt one month at a time.

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Couponing 101

JULY 26, 2011

Today, you can pick up pretty much any book, newspaper, or magazine and find an article about getting out of debt. Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * No point in wasting our money just because the cashier can’t count.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? When I got my first job in high school, my parents said I had to save a percentage of every paycheck. As a foolish young high school kid, that rule annoyed me because I wanted to spend ALL of my paycheck, but I still saved a chunk of it because I had no choice.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

We read that we should make our money work for us but worry about making a wrong decision that could actually cost money rather than make us money. 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?

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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. At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

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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. I rarely buy Christmas gifts throughout the year, but I do set aside gift money each month and come Thanksgiving, I have enough money to fund Christmas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Lance was an unfortunate victim of credit card fraud. Read what to do if you’re stuck in the same situation over at Money, Life and More. Student Debt Survivor wants you to know a secret about paying off $30K in student loans. How to Use a Credit Card to Save the World. Smell Great on the Cheap.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. I was searching for ways to cut back on expenses and found this blog. I quickly became a daily reader. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

Or put yet another trip to Las Vegas on the credit card. Me from 15 years ago would get an earful about what not to do, and advice on budgeting and saving and staying out of debt. While my parents talked about saving money and only spending what you have, the lessons were more abstract than practical.

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Koupon Karen

JANUARY 15, 2024

Cash Flow And Debt Management: Such loans can also ensure smooth operations during cash flow challenges and consolidate high-interest debts, simplifying management and potentially saving money. Invoice Financing: This allows businesses to borrow money against outstanding invoices.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

Prior to 2020, we spent years aggressively paying off six figures of non-mortgage debts , so saving for college was sporadic deposits into a regulard savings account and basically on the back burner. In January of 2020, I was gung-ho about saving for college, however, I had no idea what was about to happen.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2011

I have a few tips for saving money (and your sanity!) Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) or trying to save a little money each month to pay for gifts.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. debts one by one. What inspired you to become debt free?

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MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We thankfully have always been good about paying off our credit cards each month. What inspired you to get debt free? What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. We ended up buying a house from a relative, which put us in even more debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family.

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. If possible, set the money aside in a separate savings account earmarked specifically for gift spending. For some quick tips on finding money, read 31 Days to Find $1000.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. She’s a television news anchor, I’m a firefighter, and together we made great money. We sat down at our kitchen table, took out a simple white piece of paper, and penned out a contract to ourselves: It was our Get Out Debt Contract. That’s crazy, right?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. Really, we should all carry a cue card in a our wallet that we can just whip out and use anytime we have an opportunity to save money. I love this list. It is so practical. Take the test to find out!”

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Top balance transfer credit cards BankAmericard® credit card: 0% Intro APR for 18 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days of opening your account. Read our review of the BankAmericard® credit card. But most people can’t go wrong with these award-winners.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Save Few Bucks presents How to Save Money on Household Expenses posted at Save Few Bucks , saying, “Saving money on your household expenses, can help you a lot in the long run, so here are some tips to help you save money on household expenses.&#. Here’s how…&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 21, 2012

But did you know that Pinterest is also a fantastic resource for saving money? Whether you’re spending minutes or hours pinning photos of your favorite meals, outfits or vacation destinations, there is a wealth of money-saving knowledge floating around on those boards. Has it helped you save money?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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