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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. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Amanda & Daniel. Together they blog about becoming debt free and location independence in order to serve the world at Life with a Mission. Amanda currently homeschools their three kids. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces. However, knowing your numbers will help you determine and make a plan for the messiness. There was a time our spreadsheet reflected a lot of debt and not a lot of savings. I STILL use our spreadsheet today.

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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. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?

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Debt Debt Free Budgeting Budget 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Again, you’re not alone with this problem.

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Personal Finance Finance Tips Finance Mom 52

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AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. 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. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga. What inspired you to get debt free?

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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. Farrah also has a kids t-shirt line that she runs out of the house called Lovely Littles Shop. How much debt did you pay off?

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JULY 22, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. He is a financial coach and blogs at Well Kept Wallet. 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. What inspired you to get debt free?

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. He now works as an architect, and I do some freelance from home now that we have kids. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? As many students do these days, we had tens of thousands of dollars of debt by the time we graduated with our Masters degrees.

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Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. I’ll apply that money to the debt.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Instead, he shared the story about Susan, a wife, and mother who handled all of the financial tasks in her home, from budgeting to making investment decisions. My new mission was to manage our money to make sure we used it wisely and stretched it as far as possible. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan.

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Office Family Finance Kids and Family 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 24, 2013

In Silver Spoon Kids - How Successful Parents Raise Responsible Children by Eileen Gallo, P.H.D. what kind of emotional issues you have with money and what kind of financial education you received. 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.

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Financial Goals Goals Money Real Estate 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 11, 2013

Take a peak and see what I read this week: Good Reads From The Blogosphere: Jen from Money Rebound writes about Realistic Ways to Slash Your Student Loan Debt – Such a timely post considering the recent rate changes for federal student loans in the United States! Do you know how to protect yourself if debt collectors are harassing you?

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Fridays Debt Gas Mileage Financial Goals 189

Family Balance Sheet

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. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}. Take some time to discuss your family and marriage's financial goals. Do you want to eliminate your credit card debt?

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Money Financial Goals Goals Kids and Family 225

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JANUARY 8, 2020

My word was REDUCE: Non-mortgage debt to zero. There were hits and misses on this list, and many are things that I will continue to work on, but let’s recap: 1 – Reduce non-mortgage debt to zero. ALSO our 2019 Financial Goal!). We’ve been working since 2013 to pay off a boat load of non-mortgage debt.

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Financial Goals Goals 2020 2019 130

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JUNE 17, 2018

Our kids spent their first week of summer vacation at the beach with their Girl Scouts troop. The restaurant isn’t exactly kid-friendly and we were waiting for the right time to use. It was a week spent together without having to worry about getting our kids from one activity to the other. We want to be debt free.

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Home and Garden Financial Goals Friends And Family Sale Gardening 100

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JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. We have a 5 year old son and are in the process of adopting our 2 year old and 4 month old foster sons, making us parents of 3 boys! How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. Where are you from?

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JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. debts one by one. What inspired you to become debt free?

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

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APRIL 2, 2022

I want to make sure we have time to squeeze everything in and the funds to do it all. ” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. This info will help you make plans for next year.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

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JUNE 22, 2020

In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me. Our non-mortgage loans totaled over six figures.

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Debt Health Insurance Insurance Budgeting 130

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MARCH 12, 2015

Refresh your memory with what you were thinking at the beginning of the year and review your yearly financial goals. You’re now in the trenches of the new year, do those goals still make sense? When reviewing your goals, did you use the S.M.A.R.T. method when you wrote them? Are they: S – specific.

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2012

If you’ve ever wanted to find a way to make either activity enjoyable, I’ll share my secrets. In other words, the recipe makes the exact opposite of what I truly want: a nice, thick and moist cookie. If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites. Do you want to retire?

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Budgeting Budget Toll House Cooking 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

Was it the times you were flush with money or the times you were dirt poor and had to make do? Set new financial goals for yourself. If you are rock steady on the path to paying down your debts, pay more. Don’t rush to bail out your kids, or do things for them. Money Tips'

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Debt College Student Money 167

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Should you just pretend that you don’t have savings and increase your debt ? Now, this is what you need to do: think about how much you make and how much you spend on needs, living expenses, and not-so-necessary things, then take away 20% of all that per month and see if your lifestyle will take too much of a hit.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

so that we have more money to put towards our financial goals. What We Ate this Week: I make an effort each week to serve my family delicious food but still stick to the budget. This money went into our regular checking account, but I’d like to start directing it towards our debt. from Ebates. from Ibotta rebate.

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Frugal Freezers Friends And Family Sale Financial Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

They are also there working with you to help you reach your goals; even those financial goals. I know I sometimes get bogged down with too many options and I can take forever to make a decision. Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. If we make effort we will succeed.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2011

If you are looking to get your finances organized, you don’t want to miss this giveaway from Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of people get out of debt and start saving. His Financial Peace University teaches people how to make the right decisions regarding money and empowers them to achieve their financial goals.

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Giveaway Package Financial Goals Debt 94

Penny Pinchin' Mom

DECEMBER 17, 2023

As Ryan Derousseau, a financial planner at United Financial Planning Group, says, “Rarely would I advise someone to have less than three months in an emergency fund, but there are many cases where I would advise more…If you know you make imprudent decisions whenever money feels a little tighter, then it’s time to up the emergency fund.”

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Finance Tips Finance Emergency Fund Life Insurance 52

Family Balance Sheet

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. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more. For ideas, read: 5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

. ” Dr Dean presents iPads And Tablets: Ten Ways To Keep ‘Em Safe While Traveling posted at The Millionaire Nurse Blog , saying, “iPad’s size and weight make them great for traveling Read all about how to help keep yours from the black hole that is ‘ airline lost and found.’ Readon for some great bonuses.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

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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. Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! How much debt did you pay off?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

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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. Being self-employed, we have a higher starter fund on hand and when we pay off our non-mortgage debt, we will save to at least 6 months expenses and maybe even more. 1 – Determine how much you need.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I’m talking about how to earn, save, invest, and ultimately make your money work for you. How about an education policy for the kids? Believe me when I tell you that your financial literacy is just as important as taking care of your family. Pay Down Debt Yes, this is a good way to set yourself up financially.

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Money Insurance Debt Bulk 52

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.” We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Our son is 29 and biological. Alan doesn’t share that regret. Go figure.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

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MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. 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? We paid off a total of $118,000 debt. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Finds 100

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APRIL 12, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. She owns Every Single Dollar , an online financial resource dedicated to helping single women make informed financial decisions and set themselves up for financial success. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? Tell us about yourself.

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

One of the most important things in life is to find ways to achieve your financial goals. However, planning for your financial future can be tricky and complicated because there are many things to prepare for and arrange. Here are five things that are invaluable to know when you are starting to plan for your financial future.

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Life Insurance Financial Goals Insurance Taxes 203