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APRIL 9, 2021

Stressed out, we ventured into Dave Ramsey’s online Financial Peace University home course for help. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We agreed that credit card debt wasn’t very smart, but a car loan? We thought we were doing really well. That’s a necessity.

Debt 130

Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

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JULY 10, 2023

Instead, I look for creative ways to save my family money in all aspects of our lives. My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. I locked in the CD at my local credit union where it will earn 4.75% during that time frame. The money hit our account in April.

Frugal 100

Frugal June Flights CD 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Before you start down the path to financial independence (which admittedly can be a long one), figure out if you want it badly enough. Is it really money or is it something else? If you are married, make sure you talk the money talk, frequently, with your spouse. Weigh each decision against your financial goals.

Financial Goals 100

Financial Goals Emergency Fund Money Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) We just wanted to pay off our credit cards, which seemed like a huge task since we’d struggled with it for years. After we got a taste of life without credit card debt, I wanted to pay off my student loan.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

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JANUARY 1, 2015

My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. This is the year that we will control our money and our debt and fear will not control us. In 2015, Let’s Take Control of Our Money. I hope you’ll join me this year as we resolve to take control of our money.

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. Jason Price from One Money Design interviews Chuck Bentley: The Root of Riches Book Interview. Chuck wrote the book to challenge how people think about money.&#. Your City or County May Have Free Money For You.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I finally got inspired that we should at least start working on this huge goal of being debt free when I read Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. I wasn’t comfortable keeping only $1,000 in an emergency fund with two little ones and just one income, so we didn’t follow that part of his plan.

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2011

My University Money: Should I Pursue a Co-op Education? Money Beagle: Why You Should Write Your Personal Finance Executive Summary Today – Working with a clearly defined objective is key to financial success. Invest It Wisely: When Can You Talk about How Much Money You Make? There were 56 submissions this week.

November 188

November 2011 Personal Finance Finance 188

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JANUARY 20, 2017

medical bills, a small credit card, both of our cars, and student loans. We tackled our small credit card balance, then our. When my husband and I got married, we were making hardly any money. full-time so we started bringing in a decent amount of money. first about any money that was spent. How long did.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

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JANUARY 21, 2015

We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). Yes, we followed the recommendations outlined in Dave Ramsey’s resources, Total Money Make Over/ Financial Peace University. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

We owed money to just about everybody. We also had four credit cards, two lines of credit, and a car loan. We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement).

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

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JUNE 8, 2018

Do you feel like you have more month than money? Do you look at your bank account and wonder, “where did all the money go?” 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. ” We’ve been there too.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Following a budget and giving every dollar a name showed where there was extra money to put towards paying off debt. Earn extra money. What are your financial goals now?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

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MAY 27, 2015

We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! Our initial goal was to pay off our 15 year mortgage in 7-8 years by doubling our payment each month. Our second inspiration was not wasting money. I also blog at Snyders Tell All.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

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AUGUST 11, 2014

The debt included overdraft protection, mattress, car, and a credit card (post divorce stress spending, clothes to accommodate the yo yo diets and weight for 2 years, a trip to Disney World & I’m sure several things that I don’t remember because I was spending without a plan). Who initiated the debt free goal?

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235