Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. What are your hobbies?

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JULY 13, 2016

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. What are your hobbies? We have a family of 4. How much debt did you pay off?

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APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? . I started my blog Debt Discipline to help keep us accountable while paying off our debt.

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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. What are your hobbies?

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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. What are your hobbies? We are a musical family and love plugging into our urban community through volunteering and mentoring local youth. Where are you from?

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JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I left university, as so many do, with a fair chunk of debt.

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Who initiated the debt free goal?

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JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? 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?

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MARCH 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? I love photography, archery, yoga, reading self-help books, taking spinning classes and being with my friends and family as much as possible. What kind of debt was it?

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. Where are you from?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). Second, coming from poverty, I am so grateful to be able to help my family when they need things. Thank you for the recommendation.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? That’s about it for hobbies, as our little ones are 1 and 3. 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?

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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. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off?

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? We strive to be a pretty active family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. What are your hobbies? In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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JANUARY 7, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Stacy. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We were debt free before I was 30 , including our home. What inspired you to get debt free? Live junk and debt free! Become a hermit.

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MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living?

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OCTOBER 6, 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. I followed a training plan and had the support of my family.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

They pay off mountains of debt and scream about debt freedom, or maybe they save gobs of money in a record amount of time, or they have considerable success with their new small business. Meet The Achievers: Deacon and his wife paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2014

Resentments can build up if one person is always spending more on things that they want to spend on than the other person, or if somebody’s hobby takes up a large portion of the discretionary spending budget. Something that I love to do is travel, and my fiance isn’t as enthusiastic about it as I am. Easy peasy!

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MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? 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? What kind of debt was it?

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JUNE 17, 2018

Here’s a peek at what’s going on with me, my family, and our life. The garden was my hobby for many years, but in the end, the weeds took over so much that I stopped enjoying my hobby and it became a dreadful chore. Over on my private Facebook group, Family Budgeters Unite! , We want to be debt free.

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Dave Ramsey is famous for telling his listeners to start delivering pizzas to claw their way out of debt. Years ago, a neighbor started delivering newspapers to increase their family’s income. Earn Money from Your Hobby. Etsy, the online craft site, is built on people earning money from their hobbies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 30, 2011

I am thrilled to be joining the Prairie EcoThrifter family. It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement. The Single Saver is a website dedicated to helping singles and small families save money with easy to implement money saving tips.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Do you want to spend time on your hobbies? I designated myself our Family Office Manager after the birth of our first child. Currently, we are snowballing our non-mortgage debts, otherwise known as Baby Step 2. The post Take Control of Your Retirement Planning in 2016 appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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MARCH 6, 2012

It could be from the stress of unemployment, a large debt load, or the amount of shoes in someone's closet; money can be an evil force in a marriage. Designate a Family Office Manager. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. But I also want to be the Family Office Manager (FOM). In my house, it's me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. Go Frugal'

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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. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

Many families can’t afford to have their kids in all of the sports and activities that they want to be involved in, while still dressing and feeding their growing teens and usually a house full of their friends as well. It’s like having a full-time job. Personality. When did you get your first job?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

My entertainment budget is not very big, because my “fun” happens to be reading, writing, and spending time with family. Luckily, none of these hobbies tend to cost very much. It’s fair game if you aren’t going into debt over it and if you are still able to put money aside for emergencies, retirement, and to meet your goals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The Debt Princess: The Kool-Aid Effect: The Relationship Between the Poor & Nutrition – A look into how the working poor are eating unhealthy. Debt consolidation loans help minimize the payment you have to pay, which was a huge help back when I was a broke college graduate. My student loans stand at approximately $22,550.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The holiday season can bring shudders and tears to folks who have lost family members or friends; who have lost jobs and income; who have seen illness come into their lives; or who have lost hope and aspiration. There is a family, torn by divorce and struggling to understand it’s new circumstances in order to deal with them.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2016

He then advises paying off your non-mortgage debt before fully funding an emergency fund with 3 – 6 months worth of expenses. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

This really was a hobby adventure anyways. Reducing Debt. Not Made of Money shares with us some tips on how to stay motivated at paying off our debt. I had to remind myself that being debt free was the first step to fulfilling my dreams. Passive Family Income shares with us the tricks to making money off Squidoo.

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) I hope these tips will help ease the financial stress of Christmas so you can enjoy the time with your family and have a peaceful holiday!

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