Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

With gas prices still high and inflation putting pressure on people’s budgets, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its editors’ picks for 2023’s Best Gas Credit Cards to help drivers save money, along with a new survey to gauge consumer sentiment. Best Gas Rewards Credit Card: The U.S.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 8, 2013

Personal debt has unfortunately become a way of life in the 21 st century with levels reaching all time highs. Easy credit, a have-it-now mentality and the consumer-driven society have all created this situation. Managing your debt is vital if you are to avoid going down this road. Does any of that sound familiar?

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Amanda & Daniel. Together they blog about becoming debt free and location independence in order to serve the world at Life with a Mission. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $68,000 of debt in eight months. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Wells Fargo Reflect® Card When you’re staring at a lot of high-interest credit card debt, you might be thinking you need as long as you can get to pay it off. Chances are good if you’re dealing with existing high-interest debt, you may also need a break on new purchases. That’s where a card like this shines.

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Savings Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

FULL LIST OF EDITORIAL PICKS: BEST COLLEGE STUDENT CREDIT CARDS Before applying, confirm details on the issuer’s website. Discover it® Student Chrome Our pick for: Simplicity and value Simplicity makes the Discover it® Student Chrome a standout for students searching for their first credit card. Read our review. Read our review.

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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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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A HELOC allows you to access your home’s equity over a period of time — you can borrow exactly what you need as you need it, typically for lower rates than other forms of credit. This can help you keep your monthly payments down and avoid unnecessary debt and interest. Overview: What are the pros and cons of a HELOC?

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Most Popular Resolution : 31% of people with a financial resolution want to save more. One in three Americans plan to make a finance-related New Year’s resolution for 2023, according to a new WalletHub survey, and 31% of those resolutions are related to saving more money,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. Thanks for reading!

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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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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

Nobody knows for sure whether we’ll see a recession or not,” said Amy Maliga, financial educator with Take Charge America, a nonprofit credit counseling and debt management agency. But in a recession, you’ll want to consider padding your existing savings — especially due to recent inflation that has pushed the cost of living higher.

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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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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

Instead of just forking over the money you have, it is important to have a strategy so you can save the most money possible. It is important to remember that just like buying a car or another large purpose, the bank will be looking at your credit report to determine if you are a trustworthy borrower. Remember to be smart along the way.

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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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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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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Personal loans are becoming more popular among people looking to consolidate debt and find lower interest rates than credit cards. Average personal loan interest rates by credit score People with good or excellent credit may find average loan interest rates in the low double digits. percent as of March 27, 2024.

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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 does debt freedom mean?”

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Credit card rewards programs are no different. Many people today seem to prefer paying by credit card. An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Fortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to debt reduction. While this may be one of the quickest ways to sock away money for the purpose of debt reduction, it’s likewise the least pleasurable.

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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. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

You’ll know how much is in your checking and savings accounts and your retirement accounts. Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces. There was a time our spreadsheet reflected a lot of debt and not a lot of savings. Column D = Target Balance.

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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. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different.

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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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Family Balance Sheet

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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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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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! Manage Your Money'

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 4, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Credit Card Cash Back Redemptions in April: $439.62. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending.

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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. What inspired you to get debt free?

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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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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

You can use this money for any purpose, including home remodeling , consolidating higher-interest debt , college tuition and other financial needs. Cash-out refinances are generally best for big-ticket costs: Think home renovations or major debt consolidation. This can be a boon for your credit score.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. The interest rate you receive on a home equity loan (as with other loans) will vary depending on your lender, credit score, income and other factors.

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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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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

To calculate how much house you can afford, we take into account a few primary items, such as your household income, monthly debts (for example, car loan and student loan payments) and the amount of savings available for a down payment. How does your debt-to-income ratio impact affordability? Cash reserves.

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OCTOBER 17, 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. For years, my husband and I didn’t consider OUR debts to be wrong. To us, debt was a necessary evil. Today’s assignment: Create a Plan to Eliminate Your Debt.

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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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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. You will also start to repay the money.

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