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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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Welcome to Debt Free Stories! They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? After graduating with our bachelor’s degrees Jon and I had about $36,000 in debt between us. What inspired you to get debt free? They blog at 2 Copper Coins.

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The Top Personal Finance Tips For Recent Graduates; From 10 different Finance Experts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She runs MoneyZen Wealth Management , and has a financial blog geared toward helping women master their finances. How we handle our money early in life can impact us in future years- for example, young adults who rely on credit may find themselves continuing this pattern throughout life and consumed with debt.” Michelle Perry Higgins.

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My Life Plan

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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. As part of Prudential’s Women Inspired campaign, I was encouraged to think about my dreams detailing my long-term goals and aspirations. Our Financial Goals: Pay off our non-mortgage debt.

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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

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We carried no credit card debt and we contributed to our retirement. We had a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. This summer, I had the opportunity to work with Prudential on their Women Inspired campaign. I created our Debt Freedom Plan and we still follow it today.

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10 Must-Know Personal Finance Tips for Moms’ Financial Success

Penny Pinchin' Mom

However, if you have been following me, you know that I am quite serious about finding ways to not only get out of debt but also how to create a budget (and stick to it) as well as how to save money without necessarily depriving your family of the quality of life they deserve. Of that 70%, more than half are women.

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Apps to Learn Back History On Your Travels

Shereen Travels Cheap

I want small businesses to succeed and in particular Black-, Asian-, and women-owned businesses are at the top of that list. I don't know about you, but I try to support and learn about local businesses in my home city and wherever I travel.

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US Presidents and Personal Finance

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I wonder if that could be part of our national debt problem. He ended up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and only salvaged his estate by selling (after his death) his civil war memoirs. Of course, there is that Presidential pension we now bestow on men (and hopefully someday women) who held the office. Presidents.