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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

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He took all of our financial information and put together a plan for us to get out of debt as fast as possible. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Because we wanted to get out of debt as fast as possible, we stopped saving money after we had an emergency fund in place.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December. We engaged in many strategies to find extra money to put towards the debt: We cut cable TV and our land line.

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How to Recognize the Hidden Costs of Christmas & Trim the Fat

Saving Cents With Sense

If you’ve got dishes to prepare for the office potluck, dinner at the in-laws and Christmas morning breakfast—in addition to your annual holiday baking—you’ve got some big grocery bills that figure into the cost of Christmas. Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Save money by preparing your own meals. Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. Drink water to save money and calories.

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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” It’s amazing how much money was freed up when I stayed. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put. towards paying off your debt. When I make a weekly meal plan, it saves us money because. hosting a dinner party where every one brings a dish.

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Find out How Acadia & Her Husband Paid off $97,000 in Student Loans

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We began to realize that each item we own costs us something, either our time to maintain it or our money. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. We are living in an apartment that we can pay for out of one paycheck with money left over.

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