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How to Overcome an Addiction Without Breaking the Bank: Key Tips to Follow

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Addictions can lead to job loss, strained relationships, legal issues, and health problems, all of which come with their expenses. This could include cutting back on unnecessary expenses such as eating out, buying expensive items, or engaging in activities that contribute to your addiction.

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Meet Jackie. She and Her Husband Paid off $147,000 in Debt | Debt Free Stories

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After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. Tell us about you and your family. We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. We went out to eat with our families, and I went around saying “WE PAID OFF OUR HOUSE!”

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt.