Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

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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JUNE 25, 2019

Summer is the perfect time to go on a family vacation. But budgeting for your vacation can take a lot out of you. Planning ahead can help you set and stick to a vacation budget without skimping on the fun. Planning ahead can help you set and stick to a vacation budget without skimping on the fun.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

The splurge that makes me happiest is the vacation we took last year. Vacations are clearly a luxury. When we were just a year into our debt repayment, we realized that, not only is debt burnout a problem, but our kids’ childhoods weren’t conveniently pausing themselves while we cut every possible extra expense to get out of debt.

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 4, 2011

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

That was the year that we made the goal of paying off the last of our non-mortgage debts and we achieved it by September of that year. <<— Once we paid off our non-mortgage debts in 2019, we started saving some of the debt snowball money for college savings. A few of our debt payoff trackers.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 11, 2020

We paid off our last non-mortgage debt in September and have since sent that loan’s monthly payment to our mortgage principal. This is not an elective, fun, no-spend month like what we did in January to find funds for our summer vacation. Update our Debt Freedom Plan to reflect lessons learned during this crisis.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 5, 2021

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This trip was a reward for our years of paying off six figures of debt , and we were going to pack a lot into our week. This money is going towards our summer beach vacation. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 12, 2013

Saving up this chunk of change can take a long period of time, especially if you have a high expense to income ratio, which many people do (especially if you’re paying down debt). . Here are some suggestions on what your savings focuses can be after you’ve met your goal: A Vacation. Why not save up for a vacation?

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Key takeaways A home equity loan allows you to borrow a lump sum against your home’s equity, usually at a fixed interest rate that’s lower than other forms of consumer debt. While high compared to their average of six percent in 2022, that’s significantly lower than other forms of consumer debt. What is a home equity loan?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 30, 2015

At the time, I wasn’t sure how we were going to pay our monthly bills, so future plans like funding our retirement , our daughters’ college education, or a lavish vacation were not on my mind. But once I created our debt freedom plan and outlined the steps we would take to wade through the hardships, I was overcome with relief.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

I seek those out at home and when I'm when I'm on vacation, so I know my money is going into the local economy instead of some big conglomerate. I want small businesses to succeed and in particular Black-, Asian-, and women-owned businesses are at the top of that list.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

This can breed short sightedness as you struggle to deal with your debt. We all know how powerful debt snowballing can be, with small amounts adding up over time to pay off a big portion of debt, and the reverse is true with small portions of spending adding up overtime to wreak havoc on your finances. Short-sightedness .

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. Here are some of the most common applications.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Krystal & Josh’s Debt Free Story. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? It took us four years, but we paid off over $80,000 of debt! We are debt. debts one by one. What inspired you to become debt free?

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 13, 2013

You may have seen all of the headlines about cruise ships lately, but the truth is, cruise ships are still a fun and economical way to enjoy a luxury vacation! But the truth is, there are plenty of ways to sail the seas without ending up in an ocean of debt. Insurance of some sort is needed for a vacation such as this.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Firstly, if you’re thinking of taking a loan to purchase something or perhaps take a vacation, think long and hard about whether you really need to buy that item or whether a less expensive UK based vacation is more sensible given your financial situation. 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt. Or, are you planning to do so? .

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

We think we’ll use the money towards summer vacation. I talk a lot about debt freedom and that is still a goal of ours, and our Debt Freedom Plan will be adjusted. And we paid off six figures of business debt before, we will pay off this car loan too. I will write a more detailed post about the process soon.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

As God is my witness, it WILL be the year that we pay off the last of our non-mortgage debt. At the time, we had 4 business loans and 1 student loan that were weighing on us, so we created our Debt Freedom Plan. Apply any Found Money to Debt. I’ll apply that money to the debt. Do you want to eliminate debt too?

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 26, 2021

Please don’t confuse this money with vacation money or new furniture money. Both books provided the blueprint for Our Debt Freedom Plan. Later in his plan, he recommends saving 3-6 months of expenses, but only after paying off the non-mortgage debt. An emergency fund is NOT a spending account.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 29, 2020

One summer, we didn’t have enough money to cover vacation and some day trips, so we hosted a yard sale to find the extra cash. Special Purchases – Have some fun with this spreadsheet and use it to plan for upcoming large expenses, such as vacations, home renovations, equipment, replacement, etc.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is a guest post from Chris Peach. We sat down at our kitchen table, took out a simple white piece of paper, and penned out a contract to ourselves: It was our Get Out Debt Contract. It wasn’t me telling her we are going to get out of debt, or her telling me it wasn’t in the budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Many people are still trapped in debts and financial insufficiency due to the wrong formula or mindset they’ve been following ever since they got employed. Get Out of Debt. Debt; a simple four-letter word but deadly. Many relationships have been ruined by debts. Have you experienced much obscurity when in debt?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2012

Get Out of Debt. After you have accepted the reality that you actually received a windfall, the next thing you need to do is get out of debt. Pay off all your debt so you can be free of them. Even if it takes up most of the money, you will no longer be bothered with your debt. Investing Your Money. Investing Your Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2013

We had an excellent vacation in South East Asia. Do you have debt on your mind? CAPI at Creating a Passive Income shares how you can Get Out Of Debt Using Passive Income. Hello everyone and happy Friday! I am back in the country now and finally over my jet lag (that was rough – 13 hour flip). I just love it there.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Any one heading somewhere warm for a winter vacation? Paying off debt is hard to do. Read John’s post about his stumbles on the way to paying off his debt at The Money Principle. Do know that once my life stabilizes I will be back to being your support and fan on a regular basis. My current lack is just temporary.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

An August 2013 issue of Daily Finance, in an article entitled Credit Card Debt Falling But Still Very High reported: “According to data from the Federal Reserve, as of July 2013, the average indebted household in the U.S. Sources: 5 ways you can lose credit card rewards. Reward Yourself By Choosing The Best Credit Card For Perk s.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Home, auto, kids, dog, medical, vacation, blah blah blah…it all adds up and it all needs to fit into our budget. Implement our Debt Freedom Plan. Once we came to an agreement that paying off our non-mortgage debt was a priority, I put the plan into action. Create our family’s financial goals and Debt Freedom Plan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

I am also leaving for vacation in less than two weeks. Student Debt Survivor wants you to know a secret about paying off $30K in student loans. They have closed the skating trails here and I am starting to wake up to the soothing sound of dripping icicles and chirping birds. I cannot wait, as you can imagine.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2015

It’s no secret, I am fascinated, encouraged, and border-line obsessed with debt freedom. The idea of becoming debt free makes me downright giddy. So I love to hear the success stories of others who have found debt freedom. What did they specifically do to become debt free? 10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2011

Reader Asks About Selling Home to Pay Off Debt – [link] I agree. The Luxury of Vacation [link] #. Paying Debt vs. Saving Money [link] I say pay off debt. High Cost of Being a Moron: Round 2 [link] via @ sustainlifeblog We have all made our mistakes. Best thing is to learn from them #.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

JANUARY 12, 2012

This is a great way to earn extra cash towards bills, paying off debt or even special vacations -- selling metal or aluminum cans.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? But, at least I graduated without debt. Should today’s high school students consider avoiding the debt and going after those jobs instead?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 11, 2016

People will spend hours planning a one week’s vacation, but fail to put in time to plan their retirement years that could last decades. Currently, we are snowballing our non-mortgage debts, otherwise known as Baby Step 2. Become the CEO of YOUR Retirement. Starting today, take charge of your finances.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

We charted out our course of action to pay off debts and start saving for retirement. It’s taking forever for us to accomplish the step we’re on (paying off our non-mortgage debt), but we keep plugging away. We have completely stopped any retirement contributions, so we can apply that money towards our debts (we had A LOT).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 13, 2013

However, if going out to eat with friends or going on all-inclusive vacations is your thing, I’m not one to judge. It’s fair game if you aren’t going into debt over it and if you are still able to put money aside for emergencies, retirement, and to meet your goals. Luckily, none of these hobbies tend to cost very much. Go Frugal'

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

Here are the links to the other bloggers' sites for you to plan out your summer staycation or vacation: New England Connecticut - Parenting Miracles Boston, Massachusetts - ? We are all writing about fun and low cost summer ideas in our respective areas of the country. Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading.

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