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Create your debt freedom plan

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Many years ago, my husband and I faced what we thought was an insurmountable hurdle– six figures of non-mortgage debts. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. Debt is Dumb and Cash is King.”. “…and

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

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My family’s finances have also been affected. How Our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic. It was during this time that I created my first Family Balance Sheet. As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

Family Balance Sheet

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. We have a family of 4. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Where I found money in February

Family Balance Sheet

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Neither my husband nor I have been to Europe so this was a big deal and we were very excited to be able to take our kids on such a trip. The post Where I found money in February appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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Our 2019 Financial Goal

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I called around to several local attorneys to get prices for their services and we settled on an out of town attorney that a family member recommended. Our 2019 Financial Goal: Our one and only financial goal for the year: Pay off the student loan, our last non-mortgage debt. . Related Reading: Our original Debt Freedom Plan.

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7 Financial and Work-Related Life Lessons I Learned From My Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Join the husband/wife blogging team of Broke Professionals as they attempt to dig themselves out of a combined six figures in student loan debt. On credit cards and debt: “Credit cards are the easiest way to get into trouble. Stay out of debt in general. This is how I put two kids through college and raised a family.

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make a budget and Use it: Sit down with your family and come up with a budget for your essential monthly items as well as the luxuries. Here are some ideas for frugal dates and frugal family fun. You will be motivated to save so you can pay cash for your fun and enjoy the experience debt free.