Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I am a stay at home mom to 3 kiddos and a cockapoo named Otis. 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.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

The PA governor has shut down all non-essential businesses indefinitely and we’ve now been ordered to stay at home unless traveling to essential jobs, needed supplies, or outdoor exercise as long as we practice social distancing. Our business has definitely been affected with no end in sight. We’ll get through this crisis.

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Budgeting Budget Family Debt 246

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. We ending up buying our current home in 2015, when local prices and interest rates were significantly lower. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 11, 2021

For many, it’s a time to clean the house and the closets, wash the windows of their winter grime, and air out our homes. T – time-based, tangible, In 2019, we paid off six figures of non-mortgage debts. Related Reading : How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt. I have a love/hate relationship with my home office space.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. He now works as an architect, and I do some freelance from home now that we have kids. How much debt did you pay off? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? At the point when we finally got serious about paying off our debt we had $22,047 left.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 16, 2013

We are definitely looking forward to a long weekend. Check them out: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: When you’re aggressively trying to pay down debt, you may feel that you’ve done all you can to curb your expenses, but have you really? How to Get Out of Unemployment posted at Debt Free Blog. Think Again.

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Fridays Debt Unemployment Rent 187

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2020

It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

I am definitely noticing I don’t seem to have the same stamina I did when I was younger. Do you know how to protect yourself if debt collectors are harassing you? Considering the work from home approach? If so, don’t miss John’s post at Frugal Rules that describes The Potential Pitfalls of Working from Home.

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The blog is suffering, time with the hubby is lacking, my to do list at home is growing exponentially, and the board I am on is also keeping me hopping. I have definitely been falling behind on all of these fronts. Looking to buy a home? I have officially run out of fuel. I am not down or depressed, but just plain exhausted.

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Debt Fridays Finance Re-use 171

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

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. Larger loans will usually be secured against your home or another type of property of substantial value. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt.

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 5, 2011

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Sweepstakes Blu Ray Debt Free Camcorders 109

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post Best Way to Consolidate Debt Without Hurting Credit – Smart Money Moves For Moms appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. Without proper management, debt can quite literally bury you alive. The best way to consolidate debt without hurting credit is also the best way to get out of debt.

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Debt Credit Money Mom 52

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. I got tired of being left at home because I had a day job, so now we get to travel together and create our own adventures. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Planning a home purchase isn’t something that you should just jump into without some careful planning. If you’ve got a history of being late with payments or missing them altogether, you’ve got a definite red flag against you as far as lenders are concerned. So, do you own a home? Look at your credit score.

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Buy Buying Credit Calculators 185

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2013

"Debt is Dumb, Cash is King" - Dave Ramsey. He has successfully inspired thousands of people to a life free of credit cards and debt. If we could reduce our spending by 12-18%, we could put that money towards our debt. Dave Ramsey has built quite a business around that quote. My husband and I always thought we were different.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Dave Ramsey is famous for telling his listeners to start delivering pizzas to claw their way out of debt. She was a stay at home mother and the hours fit her husband’s work schedule. It might be a good fit for a stay at home who needs to work their schedule around their’s spouse’s. Find a Part-Time Job.

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Finds Part Time Hobby October 113

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Dine In This is a tricky one because not everyone likes to do the chores that come with dining at home. I’m sure many of your friends would appreciate the cozy home setting as well as the affordability of it all.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. Peter from Bible Money Matters shares 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Christmas Shopping and Avoid Going Into Debt. ” Jacob from Dwindling Debt asks Do Overdraft Chargers Affect Your Credit. I am a big believer in communicating.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

T – time based, tangible, Take a peek at my family’s financial goals–I keep our Debt Freedom Plan on our refrigerator door for a constant reminder of our financial goals. I have a love/hate relationship with my home office space. I broke down my responsibilities: business office, home office, and projects.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. 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? They didn’t like debt, and as I grew up, neither did I.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Daily Essentials Toiletries like toothpaste, shampoo, soap and the like are definitely important necessities that you need to prioritize. Loans and Debts Car loans and loans with collateral should be considered important too because you may lose your valuable properties if these loans do not get paid on time.

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Bills Telephones Money Taxes 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Linsey presents How Do I Work from Home with No Skills? posted at 1099 Mom , saying, “Many women want to work from home — need to work from home — but they hold no official schooling or don’t feel qualified to have a professional career from their domicile. ” Managing Debt. Real Estate.

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Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

When you are working on a home renovation, buy your screws, nails, and other bits out of the bins and not those packaged in boxes. When you are shopping for groceries, get as much as you can out of the bulk bins so that you do’t have to bring home loads of packaging containers. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt. Go thrifty.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

You see, it doesn’t matter how you decide to celebrate it, whether you stay at home or go out, but one thing is for sure…kissing. Kisses are collected either on delivery to the grocery cart, or later at home. My money habits have definitely changed over the years. Reducing Debt. Where are you at?

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February Finance Personal Finance Money 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

We have more stable careers, we have no debt (other than our mortgage), and we own a home. Reducing Debt. Frugal Dad shares with us 10 Side Hustles that we can use to pay off our debt. Financial Highway tells us how he paid off $50,000 of credit card debt. I think I would have to agree, no debt is good debt.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

This story really hit home for me. Reducing Debt. Eventually you will have to pay off your debt and if you have let it get out of control, you are going to be in for a real surprise. I say, set your priorities and pick your purchases wisely and by doing so you can avoid debt for good. Managing Money. Family Matters.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 20, 2012

Here is Alicia’s question: How much money do my husband and I have to save up before buying our first home? Working out how much the down payment would be is only half the answer – you’ll also need to work out what is affordable on your budget once you’ve factored outgoings and debts into the bargain. What Can You Afford?

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 1, 2011

Little did I know when I started this blog in January of 2008 that I would learn so much and come so far in my struggle to overcome my debt and control my spending. We'll see how things go; I'm definitely committed to following through with my goals, and though they seem rather daunting at this stage. Welcome to 2011!

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. I was always in debt, which has been a tremendous source of shame for me. She’s welcome to live at home for the next few years if she’d like so she can save the bulk of her salary. Apply it toward debt. Tell us a little about yourself.

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Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One of the moves we made, out to Seattle, the only way we could make our budget work AND have me be home with our young kids, was to not own a vehicle at all. K biking home from school My kids are learning independence and self-reliance by problem-solving issues that occasionally arise from biking themselves places. We lived for 2.5

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

And I’m talking about all forms of insurance, from health to life and even home insurance. Pay Down Debt Yes, this is a good way to set yourself up financially. Pay Down Debt Yes, this is a good way to set yourself up financially. Getting out of debt should make the top three of your financial priorities.

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Money Insurance Debt Bulk 52

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. I’m a former 3rd grade teacher, but now a stay at home mom and a graphic designer of Joyful Art Designs. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 18, 2011

We may have hidden fears within us about paying off our debt, saving more money, getting in shape, or eating better. Work on trying to change your perspective or your definition of the goal at hand. If you can take one message home from this post it is to be honest, flexible, and happy when approaching any of our goals.

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Goals Motivation Work Budgeting 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2011

He definitely gives you something to think about. Ever since coming home from my trip to Asia and seeing how poor some people really do live, charity has been on my mind more than ever. 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.

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Saving Money Money Credit Cards Insurance 232

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

I found it was bleeding into my home life in a negative way and I wanted to take a break and spend the summer with my boys who were 5 and 7 at the time. We also have many small examples just through letting people know that we are open to accepting used items (definitely not the norm in our affluent suburb). Being consistent.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I had $56,000 of debt when I decided to become debt free. What inspired you to get debt free? The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook.

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