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

Family Balance Sheet

Was there a particular event? 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. We all the extra money we had been putting away toward debt reduction.

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Saving Through Paying Off Debt Once you pay off the debt , you can begin to earn interest income on the money you would have spent each month on debt payments. This makes it easier to save money, invest for a more long-term financial goal, and even add to your retirement savings.

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Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have all heard that age old adage “save your pennies for a rainy day,” but many of us never do it. Saving money can be a bit of a difficult challenge, especially if you are in a household that lives paycheck to paycheck like so many do. It is challenging to save, and it does take diligence.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Having money automatically go into your account will help you stick to your resolution and save for your future, such as an emergency fund, a child’s college education, or retirement. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well.

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

Family Balance Sheet

Was there a particular event? We both were sick of money issues and the stress that goes with that. We’d each been married previously and had experienced plenty of money problems, and never ever wanted to be in that place again. Building an emergency fund also helps enormously. Get creative. Ask for help.

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