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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund. Read his take on this great rewards card.

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. We also had four credit cards, two lines of credit, and a car loan. Shop with a list, and not just for food. We are currently working towards fully funding our emergency fund. Meet Angela.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Many years ago, our cash flow sucked, we put Christmas on a credit card, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to pay for a large tax bill. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. How to Watch Great TV without Cable – We were able to cut $50/month by giving up cable, yet we still watch great TV.

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Find out how Charissa and Her Husband Paid Off $7665 of Debt and Cash Flowed College

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We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. I had watched my parents pay off their debt, including their house, when I was a pre-teen, which really influenced me. However, I did increase my food budget slightly at first, and more later, as wholesome, nutritious food is important to me.

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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. Meal plan based on dietary needs and whatever your hot buttons are for foods. (I Watch Tracy’s Debt Free Scream. I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects.

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