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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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Aside from the mortgage, we also added equipment and renovation loans with the purchase, and we had a student loan. This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. Read: How We Watch Great TV without Cable. What could possibly go wrong?

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

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– Food: groceries, meals out, school lunches. How to Watch Great TV without Cable – We were able to cut $50/month by giving up cable, yet we still watch great TV. If they are, you can consider putting the extra funds into an emergency fund, pay off a credit card, or save for another financial goal.

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