Family Balance Sheet
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?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 22, 2011
It will take years to see a dramatic reversal of the unemployment trend that saw the US unemployment rate nearly reach 10%. Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Fortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to debt reduction.
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Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 26, 2021
Unemployment and reduced income are considered emergencies, and so is a leaking roof, a broken hot water heater, or a dead car battery. Both books provided the blueprint for Our Debt Freedom Plan. Later in his plan, he recommends saving 3-6 months of expenses, but only after paying off the non-mortgage debt.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc. helping out 7.
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?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 10, 2014
When you overspend for convenience, you sink into debt, stuck with high interest credit card payments and risk of damaging your credit when you fall behind on your bills. Considering that she too is an unemployed actress, and we were having this conversation at an audition, I asked about cost. Get Organized'
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 13, 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. For more on that, read Our Debt Freedom Plan. What is an Emergency Fund.
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