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4 Reasons to Graduate Debt-Free

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Students now more than ever are graduating into a life of student loan payments, debt, and economic uncertainty. Here are some great reasons why you should try to graduate without debt: Job Freedom. When you are saddled with debt, you have to make choices based on paying back that debt. Debt is a Waste of Money.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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Our business has definitely been affected with no end in sight. A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal.

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Taking a Loan: Is Now a Good Time?

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The global economic downturn and credit crunch has placed a large number of people under great financial pressure. If you’re seeking a debt consolidation loan for existing debts, try to find a provider that can give you a longer repayment period, which will reduce the amount of your monthly repayments.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #231

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Budgeting and Economics. ” FG presents A Tale of Two Brothers posted at Financial God , saying, “One of my favourite books is ‘Economics in One Lesson’, by Henry Hazlitt. ” Managing Debt. Jeremy Waller presents Do You Have What It Takes To Be Debt Free And Financially Successful?

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

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He definitely gives you something to think about. They are definitely worth a try. I did this yeas ago when I was in debt and it made paying off the debt a reality. If you have been to the grocery store anytime over the course of past few months then you have definitely seen how food prices have escalated.

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23 Passive Income Ideas To Help You Make Money In 2023

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And economic downturns can pose challenges, too. Risk: While sales can happen at any time online, helping make this strategy passive, you’ll definitely have to hustle to find a reliable source of products. Some platforms invest in equity (stock), while others invest in debt. What if you’re unable to rent out your property?

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