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

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We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. We actually talk about money and our short- and long-term financial goals a lot, but not so much about spending. What are your financial goals now? Quitting my job was a big financial goal that I just made happen.

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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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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. Stop eating out – it’s so much better for your wallet and your waistline to cook at home. What are your financial goals now?