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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After my first marriage fell apart, I ended up with over $14,000 of consumer debt, made up of a car loan and credit cards. What inspired you to get debt free? Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from?

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), I liked seeing money accumulate and grow, and that has continued into adulthood! Over time, I have realized that I had somewhat of an unhealthy way of depending on money for a sense of security and control. for anyone curious ? )

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

I currently work part-time from home, mostly behind a computer. I never really figured out what I want to be when I grow up so I’ve done a lot of different things. I was always in debt, which has been a tremendous source of shame for me. Apply it toward debt. I’m 52. I almost always have a side gig going.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. My biggest financial regret is the amount of money we spent on restaurant meals from the time we were married and both working full time to when we had kids. The food you will actually eat is what is worth buying!