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Create your debt freedom plan

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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. We also didn’t feel comfortable with Dave’s suggestion of a $1000 starter emergency fund, which is his step #1.

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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. Elle and her husband paid off a car loan and saved cash for their next car. Maureen eliminated $79,000 of credit card and student loan debt less than 3 years.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Why Do You Need One and How Does it Work? One of the major components of being financially fit is to have an emergency fund. Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money?

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

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However, since paying off our debt, I have become a much bigger fan of the baby steps laid out by Dave Ramsey and really see the wisdom in paying off debt in that fashion. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. My top tips to pay off your debt would be the following.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. If they are, you can consider putting the extra funds into an emergency fund, pay off a credit card, or save for another financial goal. This is not a once and done deal.

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