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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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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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Q&A | focus, blogging for money, and prepping for a split

The Frugal Girl

How do you stay focused when your life feels overwhelmed with financial and parenting issues? I feel I will never get rid of my credit card debt and I am so disappointed in myself that I let the balances get so high. Daily habits are manageable and not nearly so overwhelming as looking at a pile of debt! Let’s go!

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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off?

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Jen & Her Husband Paid off $212,000 in Debt & Medical Expenses in 48 Months

Family Balance Sheet

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. My family and I are most known for paying off over $212,000 worth of debt and medical expenses in four years. In addition to paying off a ton of debt, I am also a 8-time national weightlifter and 2-time US Olympic Festival medal winner as well as an Ironman triathlete.

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Money Matters: Brilliant Hacks to Consider Before Purchasing a New Home

Motherhood Moments

It is important to realize that there are some things that a home warranty won’t cover, including the repair or replacement of issues that were damaged on the house before you moved in. Pay Off Debts to Be More Attractive to Lenders If you have real debt problems, then another solution is to start paying off what you owe.

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Money Matters: Life Insurance with No Medical Exam

Motherhood Moments

It can be especially hard if there are pre-existing conditions or health issues that might affect your eligibility for certain life insurance plans. Most people benefit from having at least some life insurance coverage. It can be hard to find the right policy. Life insurance is crucial for parents to have.

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Get a Mortgage Preapproval – NerdWallet

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It’s based on your estimated credit score and other details you provide the lender, such as the purchase price of a home you would like to buy, your down payment, your monthly debts and how you would want to structure your loan (length, fixed- or adjustable-rate interest, and so on).

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