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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. Tell us about you and your family. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it?
Penny Pinchin' Mom
DECEMBER 17, 2023
The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? However, if you pay off these debts, there will be nothing left for investments in these tough financial times.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 1, 2013
Rules of thumb are often used to make various financial decisions. The rule of thumb that states that it makes sense to spend 30% of your income each month on a housing payment doesn’t take into account the fact that you might have other debts, and that taking on more might over-leverage you. So, What Can You Do? Money Tips'
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
If you are working at becoming a millionaire, perhaps you dream about the mansion you will buy and the servants you will have, the vacations you will take and the interests you will pursue. You still want to do your best at work. Some might find it surprising that a millionaire would want to keep working.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Emergencies constitute things like: Job loss Medical emergencies Accidents Unplanned large purchases (necessary large purchases) Natural disaster expenses You absolutely need to have this money set aside somewhere it can be easily accessed but also not within your day-to-day reach. Who has that kind of money?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 5, 2011
If you cooperate, keep up with your payments and are honest they are more likely to work with you. If you can do without a cell phone, or if you use a cleaner/gardener or any other service that you can now do yourself as you have time, cut it. If you have items you don’t use or need, sell them. So, have you ever lost your job?
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 12, 2016
Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. Tell us about yourself. I am used to moving a lot! I work in Finance/Accounting for a large corporation but I have also started a company called Every Single Dollar , which focuses on personal finance for single women. How much debt did you pay off?
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