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10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job

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There are a variety of payments depending on your situation such as unemployment or parenting. 2.) Apply for jobs. I realize the job market it tight, but if you are not applying, you are not likely to get a job. 7.) Pay only the minimum on debts. So, have you ever lost your job?

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Eight Things I Learned After Becoming a Millionaire

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You don’t have to contend with deciding which bill to pay or how to avoid a debt collector’s call or trying to keep the landlord off your back. Knowing I had the financial backing to live through negative life events (divorce, job loss, catastrophe, etc) removed a level of stress from my life.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? I had $56,000 of debt when I decided to become debt free. What inspired you to get debt free?