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How to Overcome an Addiction Without Breaking the Bank: Key Tips to Follow

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Addictions can lead to job loss, strained relationships, legal issues, and health problems, all of which come with their expenses. These changes not only help save money but also promote a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. The Cost of Addiction The cost of addiction can be both financial and emotional.

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Buying a Home With the Help of Mortgage Insurance

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But more significantly, it’s also prevalent in the big things; buying an enormous five-bedroom house for a family of three, for example, that takes up vital resources (gas, electricity) in addition to costing a fortune. Would you buy a home with mortgage insurance or would you wait until you had your 20% saved?

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10 Things To Do When You Lose Your Job

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Guest Post Author Bio: Kylie Ofiu is the author of 365 Ways to Make Money. She blogs about ways to make and save money as well as what she is up to at her blog www.kylieofiu.com. Talk to friends and family. Hopefully if you are facing job loss or are currently unemployed they can help you too.

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

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After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. Tell us about you and your family. We also went through multiple job losses, surgeries, huge car repairs, etc. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt?

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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In my spare time, I love hanging out with family and friends, running (I have completed three half marathons) and singing in my church choir. It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt.