Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

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. Tell us about you and your family. worth of debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2015

When I was a mainframe computer programmer and project manager, we used a relational database product from IBM called DB2. Just because you manage to accumulate lots of money doesn’t mean that you suddenly get comfortable being in debt. When you take on debt, you take on a level of risk. It depends on risk tolerance.

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APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. Tell us about you and your family. I work full time in IT and my wife works part time in retail. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off about $110K worth of debt. We paid down mostly student loans, vehicles and business credit card debt ( we already own a home outright ). The budget is key.

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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. They write a personal blog, Where Love Takes Us. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off?

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JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Tell us about you and your family. I am a stay at home mom and freelance marketer and my husband works in the construction industry. How much debt did you pay off?

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. Tell us about you and your family. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses.

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about you and your family. We live a pretty busy lives and when given free weekends at home we love spending time at home on our little farm. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. Where are you from?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Are you ready to crush debt this year? We’re going to give it everything we’ve got and hopefully pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year. It will be quite a feat because by my calculations we’ll be short each month if we just apply our debt snowball payment. Stretch yourself.

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Pick a plan that works for you. Fortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to debt reduction. The plan only works when you work the plan; otherwise it’s just words on a page. Create a budget.

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APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? I sold old stuff I no longer used/wanted.

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MARCH 19, 2014

Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. We didn’t have credit card debt, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%, so we thought we were doing okay. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Tell us about you and your family. He now works as an architect, and I do some freelance from home now that we have kids. They keep us very busy! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 7, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: Ryan is a contributory writer associated with the Debt Consolidation Care Community and has written several articles for various financial websites. He holds his expertise in the Debt industry and has made significant contribution through his various articles. Leave behind debt relief options.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 8, 2013

You’ve deleted thousands in loan and credit card balances and it must have taken years of efforts, hard work and sacrifice. But you need to be watchful that it doesn’t take a lot of time to get caught in the debt cycle if you start splurging. Even though there are legal ways to get out of debt , it is better to stay safe than sorry.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

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. Tell us about you and your family. We have a huge heart for missions work.

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. Tell us about you and your family. We have a 5 year old son and are in the process of adopting our 2 year old and 4 month old foster sons, making us parents of 3 boys! My husband works as an architect and I teach art part time at my son’s school. Where are you from?

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MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. We both went to college, we both worked hard, and we felt like we were fairly intelligent human beings. We sat down at our kitchen table, took out a simple white piece of paper, and penned out a contract to ourselves: It was our Get Out Debt Contract.

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JUNE 30, 2015

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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freestuff.tv

APRIL 8, 2011

SavingsBlogger.com is a fun and positive blog dedicated to helping you find the latest savings on your groceries through free samples , coupons & bargains , helping you manage your money so that you can live within your means, enabling you to save more and give more. We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

I’ve been working on an exciting project over the last few months and I finally have all of the details! You will learn valuable information from leading personal finance bloggers on topics ranging from budgeting basics, dumping debt, boosting your income, and investing in YOUR future. Toni Husbands of Debt Free Divas.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

We aren’t stressed per say but there have been numerous detours and extras to deal with this week at work and personally. Apart from getting some rest we are hoping to get some yard work done. I am also hoping to get my bike tires pumped up so I can start riding to work. We are definitely looking forward to a long weekend.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. They’re still working on developing their goals for 2017.

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JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? How did they make it happen?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

Between my class two nights a week, studying, and having to work late I have had no down time. 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. Grayson from Debt RoundUp wants to know Why is Prepaid Such a Dirty Word?

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. Tell us about you and your family. After nearly a decade of working my way up the career ladder, I quit my small business accounting job to start my blog, Careful Cents. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 15, 2012

There are lots of financial advisors out there who are trained in the art of financial planning , debt reduction and other financial strategies. If you think these numbers are impossible to calculate, you’re right; so just work on averages to get started. The last thing you need after retirement is debts you are still paying off.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

We read that we should make our money work for us but worry about making a wrong decision that could actually cost money rather than make us money. In this article we will look at the pros and cons of saving and investing, as well as reducing debt, as a means of gaining financial security. What About Debt?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 29, 2011

Automobiles are often necessary for getting to and from work, running errands, and for getting from point A to point B. The biggest mistake that new homeowners make after purchasing a home is going heavily into debt to finance their purchases. You can attack one area at a time and use cash to furnish it. Buying a car.

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MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Tell us about you and your family. Boring I know, but I’m a home body so it works for me. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? in credit card debt, and an additional $28,756.17

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 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?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

Stay with me here – I’m very concerned about my child’s future, especially in these debt-ridden times of financial uncertainty. But it hadn’t occurred to me that life insurance might help pay for college, allow him to stay debt-free himself, or give him opportunities I never even dreamed of. The little things really do add up.

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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. Tell us about you and your family. Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

David presents Wired Capital Markets posted at Wall Street History , saying, ” Looking into the workings of modern securities markets is like looking under the hood of a Prius hybrid car. It’s modeled much like Michael Pollans Food Rules with many one-page rules that give short but useful tidbits of information.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

Cookies needed to be baked, house work needed to be done, bills that needed to be paid, blog posts needed to be written and snow balls needed to be formed. And while it was fairly mild compared to last year's Snowpocalypse.my daughter's school was still canceled. Yes, I was looking forward to the day off. Lots of great posts. A must read!

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