Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Brian. We have involved our children in our money discussion once we decided to become debt free. What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal? The short term sacrifice was for the long term goal of being debt free. Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

In a marriage, it is important for each partner to feel equal on all levels. Instead, treat each other with respect and as equal partners. For us, a weeknight evening works well, after we have had dinner and finish our chores, and have some free time. We discuss our finances every two weeks. Find the right time.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. What inspired you to get debt free? Our loan payments each month were almost equal to our mortgage! In order to maintain our debt free lifestyle, we pay cash for everything. We save and try to manage our finances, but do so with an openness to give money away as well.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. If you want to become debt free, I’m here to tell you it is TOTALLY worth all the time, effort, and frustration. When we first started we couldn’t have even conceived of becoming completely debt free.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 6, 2012

I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. No surprise there; I write a blog about family finances. I developed this spreadsheet years ago, as a way to communicate our finances with my husband.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jessica. We live a pretty busy lives and when given free weekends at home we love spending time at home on our little farm. What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Dave also explains that in every marriage their is a free-spirit and the nerd.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 8, 2012

One point equals one diaper. Even if you don’t have a child in diapers, you can use this alternative by searching the web for free codes. Freebies4Mom is a great site to get free codes to use in the Huggies program. You can prevent this by donating your points. Sixteen points is enough to diaper a child for a day.

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For the Mommas

MAY 6, 2014

Easy-to-use parental controls let everyone enjoy, worry-free. Pay the remaining balance in four equal monthly payments. No finance charges. In addition, you may qualify for Pay Over Time. Just head here to see if you qualify to pay for your Kindle over time! Make your first payment at checkout. No interest. No hidden fees.

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Savings Corner

APRIL 4, 2024

Lenders consider it when approving you for a mortgage or other home-based financing. Online home price estimators are an easy (and free) way to gauge your home’s worth. Your home equity equals the current value of your home minus your current mortgage debt. You can find out how much your home is worth using a number of methods.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Today’s debt free story is from Aja. She writes about family, finances and faith at her blog, Principles of Increase. What inspired you to get debt free? More diligence with finances brought in more income producing opportunities for us. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Jen. What inspired you to get debt free? When this happened we not only were devastated emotionally, but would end up going to have our finances basically implode a few weeks after this. Who initiated the debt free goal? I was the driver on becoming debt free in the beginning.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 18, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Ruth. What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Working towards becoming debt free and finally getting on the same page with our finances was actually great for our marriage. How did you celebrate when you became debt free?

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Lydia. She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. What inspired you to get debt free? Who initiated the debt free goal? Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Anna. She is on a mission to help others become debt free. She writes at her personal finance website, And Then We Saved. What inspired you to get debt free? There wasn’t one particular thing that pushed me to the debt-free living side. Tell us about you and your family.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon. Living on two-incomes, we could have easily paid off our debt quickly, but we had no idea at the time that “debt free” was even a thing. Read more about Shannon’s debt free journey. What inspired you to get debt free? She writes at Growing Slower.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

So I’m thrilled to bring you today’s story, because I actually watched this couple’s debt free scream when it was live on the show. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story. What inspired you to get debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal? Equally, but Drew does the data part.

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Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Look at your finances in an honest light. Spending more does not equal a happier holiday. Evaluate your budget each time you make a note to it so you remember where you and your finances stand. A debt free holiday is a feeling that money can’t buy! Take an honest look and come up with the honest amount you have to spend.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

My differing perspectives on vacation rental finances. If our taxes had been lower, it would not have equaled or exceeded my spouse’s entire gross income and he would not have decided to retire. Wouldn’t it be fun to have a place where our sons, their wives and our grandchildren could come together to play, visit and bond?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2011

Establishing a funding source to eradicate incurring new debt is equally as important to the debt reduction picture as paying off old debt. While this may keep your credit in good shape, your finances will remain in shambles. Related posts: Get Debt Free With DIY Debt Settlement. Debt has become a way of life for so many.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

I watched her and her husband’s debt free scream on The Dave Ramsey Show. Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. We’re typical Canadians that spend most of our free time in the fall and winter months inside arenas. What inspired you to become debt free? If married, who initiated the debt free goal?

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. Where are you from?

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freestuff.tv

JUNE 2, 2011

With the state of the world economy so fragile, there is even more pressure around the household finances. Reduced Free Time. Money Does Not Equal Happiness. The lack of free time and more work related pressures can force people to distance themselves from friends and family.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The segment was so inspiring that I reached out to her to see if she would participate in the Debt Free Stories series. She hosts a You Tube channel, The Former Mrs. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. What inspired you to become debt free?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 11, 2012

There are always highly speculative opportunities out there that offer huge returns; the downside is that come with equally huge risks. For USA Investors An employer-matched 401k allows you to contribute up to $22,000 if you’re over 50; whatever amounts your employer adds to this is basically free money.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

A financial advisor can be a wonderful resource for getting your finances in order, offering you expert advice across a range of financial matters. But financial advisors are not all created equal, and those looking for an advisor must understand the potential drawbacks of using one. Plan for the unexpected.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 10, 2017

’ While there is some macro economic sense in consumer spending causing an impact on the country’s growth, it doesn’t necessarily play well at the individual consumer finance level. “Other things equal, an increase in the stock market makes people wealthier. Why are we spending more? The wealth effect.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Carrie. It took just over a year (14 months to be exact) before I paid off all my debts and became debt free! What inspired you to get debt free? The main event that catapulted me into wanting to be debt free, was the lowest point in my life to-date. Who initiated the debt free goal?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order. But once you’ve jumped through the licensing hoops, you’ll be free to open an in-home studio, travel to your clients or eventually open your own facility.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Charissa. She helps readers gain control of their finances and live well on a budget at her blog Cook with a Shoe . I am a free-lance sign language interpreter, putting my husband through engineering school by paying cash. What inspired you to become debt free? Where are you from?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2012

Try to build your emergency fund up to equal 6-12 months of income, so you can safely cover your living costs in the event of a financial disaster. Resist taking on more debt when you are offered another card or a ‘free’ credit increase – there’s no way these are ‘free’! So, have you ever been struck by financial disaster?

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

ChristianAudio.com is offering a FREE audiobook download of He Wins, She Wins by Dr. Willard F. Harley introduces the revolutionary concept of joint agreement in marriage that keeps both husband and wife on equal footing and equally satisfied. during the month of October!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2013

The people with the highest scores carry balances equal to no more than 10% of the limit on each card. Visit AnnualCreditReport.com to obtain free copies of your credit report each year from all three of the credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion). Debt load – 30%. This is where credit cards can really hurt you.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 27, 2015

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. What inspired you to get debt free? We did follow Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps to becoming debt free. We also look for places where kids eat free now. If married, who initiated the debt free goal? It’s important to be on the same page as your spouse about finances.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Free credit score access. You can get your credit reports for free at AnnualCreditReport.com. You and the co-borrower need equal access to the funds. Buy now, pay later” is an at-checkout financing option that lets you split a purchase into smaller installments. Offers multiple rate discounts.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. What inspired you to get debt free? Many personal finance bloggers talk about having a “no spend week” – well basically I had a “no spend” five years! Where are you from?

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2014

Welcome to Debt Free Stories. My daughter and I are gluten free due to celiac and changing to a healthy grain free sugar free way of cooking has become a big passion of mine over the last couple of years. What inspired you to get debt free? I was inspired to get debt free for 2 main reasons: 1.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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