Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. Together they paid off $23,000 in 16 months. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off just over $23,000 in one year and four months. The debt consisted of my student loans and a car loan. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site asks What is Your Financial Plan B?

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Do know that once my life stabilizes I will be back to being your support and fan on a regular basis. Paying off debt is hard to do. Read John’s post about his stumbles on the way to paying off his debt at The Money Principle. You all rock if you ask me. You have been so patient with me.

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Fridays Insurance Real Estate Debt 165

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Three to six months living expenses used to be what the personal finance experts recommended, but in today's environment, maybe six months to a year is more prudent. Which comes first: saving for an emergency OR paying off debt? Once that debt is paid off then start building up you emergency fund to your desired number.

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Emergency Fund 2007 Personal Finance Debt 127

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $7,665 worth of credit cards, school loans and a car loan.

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