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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Over the weekend, my oldest daughter had a swim meet. These meets are long and my youngest daughter, who does not swim competitively, ususually handles it fairly well. It can get a bit boring for her considering her sister swims less than 5 minutes during the 4 hour meet. More Debt Freedom posts: Our Debt Freedom Plan.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Meet Kristy, aka, The Former Mrs. Jones. The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Where are you from?

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APRIL 25, 2011

If you’re considering settlement, it’s probably because you can’t afford to pay your debt. You’re probably struggling to make ends meet every month and other solutions like credit counseling and debt consolidation are not options. Debt settlement is probably your last option before bankruptcy.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees. Living on two-incomes, we could have easily paid off our debt quickly, but we had no idea at the time that “debt free” was even a thing.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Meet Angela. I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. You can find Angela at her You Tube channel, Our Life…on a Budget , where she vlogs about getting out of debt and staying there! Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. What inspired you to become debt free?

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JANUARY 20, 2017

Meet Krystal. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. ACTUAL MONEY PUT TOWARDS DEBT OVER 5 YEARS (because of interest during the 5 years) – $200,000. Where are you from?

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. After putting together a budget, it took us 18 months to pay off all of that debt! What inspired you to get debt free? The biggest catalyst for paying of the debt was getting married.

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I felt incredibly overwhelmed and thought ” we will never be able to do this” but sitting here on the other side…man, I can’t even imagine if we would have never committed to dumping debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. It took just over a year (14 months to be exact) before I paid off all my debts and became debt free! I was only bringing home a net income of $3,000 a month, so paying $1,000 each month towards my debt was a lot of money, and took a lot of sacrificing.

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JULY 18, 2013

Last night I had to work until 8 pm and then after that had to go and meet my hubby at the grocery store to pick up our stuff for the next couple weeks. Pauline from Reach Financial Independence shares 5 ways to get out of debt , to show how you can accelerate your debt payments to become debt free earlier.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I have no problem shopping at a thrift store and not having cable TV, but I still want to camp and watch my daughters swim meets. Read our 2016 Crushing Debt Guidelines here. 4 – Break your debt crushing goals down into timely steps. It’s in excel so you can modify it to meet your needs.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. Their 2017 goal is to pay off the remaining balance on their mortgage ($27,900) and be DEBT FREE! Jackie and her husband paid off $147,000 of debt in 10 years and are debt free. R = Be REALISTIC. goals to get us there.

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MARCH 29, 2011

Many car shoppers would be better served by buying a practical fuel efficient automobile that meets their needs and the needs of their families. A basic attractive looking home that meets the needs of the home buyer is more than enough. This may take longer but the entire house will be furnished debt free.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

After a period of five years, you have wiped the slate clean and you’re debt-free again, ready to begin a new life. For anyone looking for help with their debt, therefore, an IVA (Individual Voluntary Agreement) constitutes a great tool. Sounds too good to be true? IVA Basics.

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APRIL 22, 2011

It was in downtown Pittsburgh at a park where the three rivers meet, if I remember correctly. Buying our home, having children, and trying to become debt free have all had a hand in encouraging me to be a better steward of the environment. It was back in 1989 and I was a college sophomore. Earth Day has come a long way.

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JANUARY 1, 2015

When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. Debt Free Stories. I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. There’s just one problem.

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DECEMBER 30, 2013

Once you know what you want your money to do for you, it’s a little easier to create a plan that can meet your objectives. Whether it’s helping others, travel, or living debt-free, view your money as a resource that can help you live your preferred lifestyle.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

The book is designed to help you design a plan for paying off your debts and saving for a secure future. It is also full of the inspiring testimonies of ordinary people who have become debt-free. After watching the free preview video , we registered for the online sessions. As small business owners we quickly devoured it.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Is your goal to be debt free? They’ve read our family’s Debt Freedom Plan ; we keep it on the refrigerator door. I love to read and hear stories from others who have become debt free. You’ll meet: Krista & Jon, a young couple who paid off $36,000 in debt AND cash flowed graduate school.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

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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MAY 1, 2012

How would you like your future to look – financially secure or struggling to make ends meet? Related posts: Take Small Steps Towards Great Financial Health Finding Your Dream Job and How to Land it How to Live your Dream Life Debt Free Bust Out of a Financial Rut How to Have a Small Budget Wedding.

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MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. What kind of debt was it?

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MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. What inspired you to get debt free? There were two things that inspired us to pay off debt. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We did follow Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps to becoming debt free.

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JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. However, over time, as the debt grew thanks to interest charges and mismanagement on my part, the monthly payments started to grow out of control. What inspired you to get debt free?

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AUGUST 11, 2014

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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JUNE 17, 2013

It’s Easy to Meet New People. You’re free to mingle as you want as you don’t have to spend time with specific people. Traveling solo is also an excellent opportunity to meet the locals. I was like millions of recent college graduates in heavy debt with very little hope.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Rendezvous kiss : With a note or phone call, tell your loved one to meet you at a certain place and time (e.g. Out of Debt Again - H&R Block at Home Premium. The Millionaire Nurse - Free Tax Return. Budgets are Sexy - Copy of Debt Free for Life. park bench, street corner, ice cream stand) for a present.

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MARCH 3, 2011

They are very excited to see me and meet my hubby. We are on a saving path, one that has us debt free and retiring early. This post has provided a new opportunity that we can consider that may make having children debt free possible. I think we are going to have a really great time. Investing Wisely.

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. The only debt we had was a mortgage – however when we first got married we were stupid and bought a Mercedes. Live junk and debt free!

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