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Where we found money in March 2021

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This reimbursement is from a foot injury I sustained while running back in September. Credit Card Cash Back: $175. I redeemed $175 for gift cards from our business credit card’s cashback program.

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Create your debt freedom plan

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Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. At that time, we didn’t consider all debt to be dumb.

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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She hit that goal in September 2016. Elle and her husband paid off a car loan and saved cash for their next car. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Sustainable Life Blog: September Monthly Review His review of finances in September. Your Finances Simplified: Tips on How you Can Improve Your Credit Score Piecing together clues from myfico.com and a lot of other resources, listed here are the top tips available for improving your credit score today.

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