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Family Balance Sheet
JULY 2, 2015
How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. We had been paying on it our entire marriage, but could not afford to pay too much above the minimum payment requirement. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 9, 2021
Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. A student loan?
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Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
” 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. I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. with their goals.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 16, 2015
How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt. 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.
Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 3, 2016
Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . When my husband and I got married, we both brought debt into the marriage and I knew that I wanted to pay it off. I initiated paying off the debt.
Saving Cents With Sense
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Before getting married, you’ve likely researched the financial questions you should ask each other, but do you know how your wedding will affect your finances once the “I dos” are said and the wedding certificate is signed? Paying Off Debt. Thank you for reading.
Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 2, 2016
In total I estimate I paid off round $40,000 worth of debt, though depressingly a fair chunk of that was just interest. I left university, as so many do, with a fair chunk of debt. Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years!
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