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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. When I run the numbers, I realize it’s going to take years before we can scream, ”WE’RE DEBT FREE”, our ultimate goal. This should start next week and my goal is to post on Fridays. Lots of possibilities and many opportunities.

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How Angela & Jeff paid off $58,000 of Debt in 2 Years

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We had tried other methods in the past, but found this one suited us best since it forced us to focus on one goal at a time, rather than trying to do it all (pay off debt and contribute to savings and retirement). Shop with a list, and not just for food. If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Find out how Charissa and Her Husband Paid Off $7665 of Debt and Cash Flowed College

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Make your goals visual. Have pictures of your Why around in your daily life to help keep you motivated. Tracking your progress and making it visual do so much to motivate you to find more ways to cut expenses/earn more to get that debt paid off as quickly as possible, especially when it takes a long time and you get discouraged.

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

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A budget could help you avoid late and insufficient funds fees, find money for an upcoming trip or expense, and ease a disagreement over finances in a marriage. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. – Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches.

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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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I just moved to the more rural area to enjoy time gardening and cooking with real foods. Meal plan based on dietary needs and whatever your hot buttons are for foods. (I Who initiated the debt free goal? I initiated the debt free goal. What are your financial goals now? It was a deal breaker with my ex-boyfriend.

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