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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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Find out how Jessica & Her Husband Paid off $175,000 of Debt

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? 130K in mortgage debt. 10K in car payments, $35K in credit card debt. We made the decision to tackle our debt back at our home church in Chattanooga. What inspired you to get debt free?

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

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So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? What inspired you to get debt free? Where are you from?

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How to Create a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family!

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Debts still need to be paid, cars will need new parts, homes will need to be repaired, and kids will need braces. My husband’s brain likes to see everything written down on one page, so I developed that first spreadsheet to list all of our accounts and all of our debts. How do your assets stack up against your liabilities/debts?

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Find out how Deacon & his Wife Paid off $52,000 of Debt in 18 Months

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Deacon. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? We paid off $52,000 in consumer debt. It consisted of student loans, a car loan and even some credit card debt. After putting together a budget, it took us 18 months to pay off all of that debt!

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Money Matters - Long-Term Renters

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The running streak of 124 straight months of rising home prices has been put to rest by several straight months of declining home prices in the U.S. It varies person to person, but our nationwide survey found 71% of renters want to buy a home and the top deterrents include money, interest rates, and debt. housing market.

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

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In most cases, if you’re asking is a home warranty worth it , the answer is yes if you consider that the average price to fix an air conditioner or repair an HVAC system can be upwards of $5000 or more. 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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