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Find out how Lydia & her Husband Paid off $36,000 in Debt in 2 Years

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. We are what some might call homesteaders, we raise our own chickens and garden. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free?

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

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We planted, tended and harvested from a vegetable garden even when we rented a quadraplex. I came from a long line of farmers, who always had gardens. If you give the same care to you finances that you give your garden, both should grow. Most gardens and landscapes are best with a variety of plantings. So do finances.

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

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Our financial goals are still important to us and we want to hit them regardless of the rising prices. Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: I made my second batch of homemade pesto from my two garden basil plants. However, once we paid off all of that debt, I started playing the credit card game. Got Bacon Fat?

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

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My Downsized Garden. Last summer, I made the decision to drastically reduce the size of my vegetable garden. For many years on the blog, I wrote extensively about my garden. I followed the Square Foot Gardening technique and it served me well for many years. We want to be debt free.

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How to Manage Different Investment Risk Tolerances Between Spouses

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Taking on debt never has bothered me, because I have always felt that we kept it under control and no matter what, would pay it off. When you have low income, little savings, not much time to accumulate or lots of debt, you probably don’t want to be investing at high risk levels, according to Invesco. Set your financial goals.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Gardening and Landscaping: Summer is also a time to garden, rejuvenate your landscape, and enjoy an adult beverage in your cozy backyard.

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Find Out How Ruth and Her Husband Paid off Their Mortgage

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. I also like to garden. 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? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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