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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. How much debt did you pay off?

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Amazon: Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership eBook Only $1.99!

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If you’re at all responsible for your company’s success, you can’t just be a hard-charging entrepreneur or a motivating, encouraging leader. These free/discount ebooks come and go (sometimes within just a few hours), so I recommend downloading any that catch your eye because they may not be available tomorrow! You have to be both!

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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How Pinterest Can Save You Money

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While it’s certainly not the same as having the tangible items in my hands or experiencing the thrill of being at a dream vacation destination, I’ve found that the simple act of pinning what I like gives me the motivation to work harder , earn more and save more in order to potentially have these things in the future.

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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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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

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But those can saddle your children with debt for 20 years or more! Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals. Write down the budgeted amount and how much was actually spent to stay motivated. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds.

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

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For example, if you are shopping for clothes , look for off season discount sales where you can get good clothes at a cheap price. You will be motivated to save so you can pay cash for your fun and enjoy the experience debt free. Watch for sales: Don’t ever buy items at full price. It is just a waste of your money.