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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

It was so big that I cried for two days straight– we paid off six figures in non-mortgage debts. How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. After the first year, the new business debt weighed on me.

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The Financial Effects of Marriage

Saving Cents With Sense

Health Insurance Concerns. If you both have employers that offer health benefits, and you both intend to remain at your positions, then you’ll need to compare the benefits programs and determine which are better for your individual medical requirements. Paying Off Debt. Community Property Laws.

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