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Create your debt freedom plan

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Yet after listening to Dave’s approach, I knew I didn’t want to be anybody’s slave and if I was being honest with myself, the total amount of debt payments we made every month was ridiculous. After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. If others could knock out debt, we could too. Pay Off Mortgage Debt.

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Our Debt Freedom Plan | Marriage & Money

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But I personally don’t want to be any body’s slave and the total debt payment we make every month is astounding. After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. Becoming debt free became appealing and the idea of being able give more, save more and live more took my breath away. But we needed a plan.

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

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” But here’s the deal, many of these people have had challenges and tough circumstances, and more often than not, money wasn’t handed to them. Their 2017 goal is to pay off the remaining balance on their mortgage ($27,900) and be DEBT FREE! In reality, they were driven, focused, and S.M.A.R.T. with their goals.

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My #SavingsPledge Goal

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Last week I told you about the Savings.com Savings Pledge where I teamed up with Savings.com and the other Deal Pros to help America save $1 Billion. I encouraged you to build an emergency fund or pay down debt with your savings. Many of my fellow Deal Pros are determined to save as well. Happy Saving!

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

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. We started paying it off when we got married and became debt free just shy of our second anniversary. What inspired you to become debt free? I had watched my parents pay off their debt, including their house, when I was a pre-teen, which really influenced me.

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

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Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She paid off $41,587 in debt in 14 months! What inspired you to get debt free? I was inspired to get debt free for 2 main reasons: 1. We wanted to enter into marriage debt free. (He Who initiated the debt free goal? Where are you from?

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