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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do.

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Money Anxiety. Let It Go.

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As an actress, I often face periods of unwanted unemployment. Rather than letting myself become overwhelmed by money anxiety every time a show closes, I live my life in a way that allows me to be prepared for unemployment and inconsistent income at any time. It hasn’t always been that simple though. Or a Cash Flow Problem?

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So here’s what I got.

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This all goes back to having an emergency fund and paying yourself first. Lack of debt means freedom and the ability to make the choices you want to make. My family would not have survived without that emergency fund. That's a great start on an emergency fund. Anyone can do this.