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Create your debt freedom plan

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After the FPU class, we looked at our debts differently. Becoming debt-free became very appealing and the idea of being able to give more, save more, and live more was the direction we wanted to go. Dave Ramsey has a plan and it has worked for millions of people. If others could knock out debt, we could too.

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My Life Plan

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But once I created our debt freedom plan and outlined the steps we would take to wade through the hardships, I was overcome with relief. The plan allowed us to think beyond the financial struggles we were dealing with at the time and we could envision what our future might look like. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt.

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

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Today’s debt free story is from Aja. 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? We realized that debt payments were eating into our income and potential to build wealth. Funny how that works.

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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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So here’s what I got.

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Get home, have to take hubby to work. Had to work today so I worked at my real job until 4 when my daughter gets home. Sit down at 11:00 PM to work on this blog after all that. This all goes back to having an emergency fund and paying yourself first. I barely worked in those 2 years.

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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 boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence. 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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