Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

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. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

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.

Debt 100

Debt Money Emergency Fund Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. As a family, we love cooking and spending time together.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Las Vegas Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

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. How much debt did you pay off?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 22, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. This series was written based on my family’s experiences.

Finance 127

Finance Emergency Fund Organic Organization 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2013

I have tried to do some reading this week which I have highlighted below: Great Reads From The Blogosphere: Despite 2012 being over, Invest It Wisely’s idea to fight the winter blues by giving to causes you believe in is a sure-fire way to ensure you’re on your way to a fantastic 2013. Working to build your emergency fund?

Emergency Fund 193

Emergency Fund Debt Student Fridays 193

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. It’s taking forever for us to accomplish the step we’re on (paying off our non-mortgage debt), but we keep plugging away. It’s hard to change and improve your finances if you have no idea where you currently stand.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finance Debt 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. to be able to go on a family missions trip.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey. Where are you from?

Debt Free 100

Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2014

Traditional investment advice says that you shouldn’t invest in the market until you are financially stable, have an emergency fund and have taken care of other basics, such as insurance of all kinds, debt removal and etc. I heartily agree with that advice, but there are ways you can inch into the market along the way.

Emergency Fund 184

Emergency Fund Debt Money Father 184

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 3, 2012

On Christmas day, my husband and I spent 4 hours together traveling in a car to visit his family. We talked through some issues and opportunities for our business and our personal, family, and financial goals. Increase our Monthly Debt Payment. We have set a goal date of July 2015 to pay off all of our debt. Finish Will.

Financial Goals 127

Financial Goals Goals 2012 Emergency Fund 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2014

Would you feel a weight lifted if you could pay off your high-rate consumer debt? But I also have bills to pay and it’s important to buy healthy foods for my family to eat. Money is automatically deposited into the retirement and emergency fund accounts, as well as to my son’s 529. Do you like helping others?

Budgeting 218

Budgeting Budget Work Making 218

For the Mommas

JANUARY 19, 2016

Before you go on that shopping spree, though, consider these ideas about where you can put your money that will make a difference for you in the long run. Get Rid of Debt. If you are one of the many people who have a little or a lot of debt accumulated through credit cards or other ways, use this opportunity to pay some of it back.

Taxes 40

Taxes Emergency Fund Debt Money 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. I tricked …nudged my husband into following along and together we wrote out our Debt Freedom Plan. Debt Free Stories. My Themes for 2015: 1.

2015 100

2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

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.

Debt 130

Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I know our families all talk pretty open about money issues so that we can help and support each other. I totally agree.

Personal Finance 219

Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Family Money Values: Who Manages Your Money?

October 200

October 2011 Finance Personal Finance 200

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

As I reflect back to January 2016, I started that year pretty determined to pay off the balance of our non-mortgage debts. Unfortunately, we did not hit that goal and in part, have made some major changes to our Debt Freedom Plan. Our Debt Freedom Plan Started in 2013: The year 2012 was quite exciting for me and my husband.

Debt 100

Debt 2017 Student 2016 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. I’ve been toying with the idea of getting their parent’s permission to have each of them open a savings account this year – to the same end as above. We could take on debt to grow using other people’s money.

Money 124

Money Saving Money Lowes Grandchildren 124

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. This is our very last non-mortgage loan and we send an extra payment every month as part of our Debt Freedom Plan. I’ll apply that money to the debt. Family Camping to Watkins Glen KOA.

Financial Goals 113

Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to become debt free? Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free College Finds 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Staying out of debt was/is very important to me & miraculously I have succeeded this far, praise God. Since summer ’09, right after I had my first kid.

Arkansas 182

Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. 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!

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2014

By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Personal Escrow Fund. Gift Giving Fund. building your Emergency Fund.

Finance 100

Finance Organic Organization Budgeting 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. I list tons of ideas: How to Slash Your Grocery Spending . 31 Days to Find $1000 – I was able to find over $1000 with these ideas.

Budgeting 133

Budgeting Budget Financial Goals Goals 133

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She paid off $41,587 in debt in 14 months! Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

Debt Free 235

Debt Free Debt Mom Goals 235