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Create your debt freedom plan

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Many years ago, my husband and I faced what we thought was an insurmountable hurdle– six figures of non-mortgage debts. Prior to FPU, we thought we were doing well financially and never considered that we had too much debt. But Dave Ramsey’s view of debt is very different. Debt is Dumb and Cash is King.”. “…and

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Money Matters - How to Build Healthy Financial Habits and Prevent Future Debt

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In this blog post, we'll share some of the top financial habits that can help you improve your financial mindset and reduce your chances of falling head over heels in debt. Smart money hacks for the debt-averse individual Here are some of the easiest and most effective strategies to get you started on the road to financial success.

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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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Start Managing Your Debt (And Enter To Win $1000 Cash)

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal debt has unfortunately become a way of life in the 21 st century with levels reaching all time highs. A recent survey in the US showed that increasing numbers of people are filing for bankruptcy as their debts reach levels they simply cannot service. Managing your debt is vital if you are to avoid going down this road.

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How to Live your Dream Life Debt Free

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Living your dream life debt free requires a simply task of going back to Grade 1 math lessons and applying the concepts. You might be giggling at this in that it is so simple but keep reading. Interestingly, as simple as it is, not everyone applies this math in real life situations. The key is keeping life simple and healthy.

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The ABC’s of Debt Reduction

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Regardless as to the specifics, many Americans have elected to decrease spending, increase savings and eradicate debt. Fortunately, there is no one size fits all plan to debt reduction. While this may be one of the quickest ways to sock away money for the purpose of debt reduction, it’s likewise the least pleasurable.

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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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