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Penny Pinchin' Mom
DECEMBER 17, 2023
The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? Should you pay off debt or save?
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. Make a commitment. .
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Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
We paid off over $147,000 in debt (actually way over that amount, if you want to count a $210,000 rental property that I sold at a slight loss.) About $52,000 of that $147K was consumer debt (credit cards, a student loan, a car loan, a home improvement loan, etc.) Then my husband decided to pay off his car.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. Common reasons include paying off debt, financing a large purchase such as a vehicle or a boat, or covering the cost of a major expense like a wedding or a home renovation.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money. That number is what you need to save each month for next year. Put it all on the spreadsheet and list a projected expense.
Family Balance Sheet
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. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
We paid off $68,000 of debt in eight months. The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. What inspired you to get debt free? What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt.
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