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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She paid off $41,587 in debt in 14 months! I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? I was inspired to get debt free for 2 main reasons: 1.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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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? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

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Many people are still trapped in debts and financial insufficiency due to the wrong formula or mindset they’ve been following ever since they got employed. Get Out of Debt. Debt; a simple four-letter word but deadly. Many relationships have been ruined by debts. Have you experienced much obscurity when in debt?

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), As a teenager, I saved quite a bit of the money I earned babysitting and working in a dining hall. and realized we should pay off this debt as quickly as possible. canned peaches = summer in a jar 2. for anyone curious ? )

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5 Frugal Living eBooks for Just $7.40

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In Become a Frugali$ta in 30 Days, Susan shares 30 practical money-saving secrets to help family managers keep to their budget and earn extra money while saving on everything from entertainment and dining out to groceries and household expenses. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox by Anne Simpson. Advanced Penny Pinching by Tabitha Philen.

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How to Save Money From Salary Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle

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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. How much of your salary should you save? And what do you need to do each month? What about when your bills are simply pulling you under?