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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

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What are your hobbies? We started cooking at home more, a big issue for us was eating out. So we would cook at home and take leftovers for lunch the next day. Sell stuff, say no to vacations and eating out, and just get through this time. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. Where are you from?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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There was a time (pre-pandemic) that I ate lunch out almost every day with friends. It was an escape from the office, but it was eating up my budget…see what I did there! An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! 6 – Eat dinner at home. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

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My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. We also want to get our kids through college without them having loans to pay back, and we are 1 out of 4 on that so far! And I am more conscious of eating leftovers and avoiding food waste. I make bone broth now!

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