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

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towards debt. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. loan was paid off and we had that much extra to go towards the second. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. categories.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. We have been using this system ever since. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. To get started, gather the following: pencil.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

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So whether that’s hiking across the beautiful Sussex Downs, growing my own vegetables or taking my binoculars out for a spot of bird watching I rarely spend much time indoors. Career-wise while I studied biology at university I came out to find very few opportunities in my field. Are those jeans worth it? That electric drill?

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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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Tell us about yourself. I am used to moving a lot! And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. Share your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Where are you from?