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Where we found money in April

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending. Finding extra money is a game for me.

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5 Steps to CRUSH Debt + FREE Debt Payoff Goal Tracker

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Did you make a goal to pay off debt this year? For many years, we made a yearly goal to chip away at our six figures of non-mortgage debt. It took us years to pay it all off, but we achieved it in 2019. 2 – Create your Debt Freedom Plan. This list became our personal Debt Freedom Plan.

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

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We’re typical Canadians that spend most of our free time in the fall and winter months inside arenas. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? We used (and currently still follow) Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. How did you celebrate when you became debt free?

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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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The good news is that it is possible for the rest of us to be successful too. I interviewed several personal finance bloggers that have conquered their past financial goals and continue to challenge themselves going forward. Their 2017 goal is to pay off the remaining balance on their mortgage ($27,900) and be DEBT FREE!

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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Financially speaking, he focuses on building the business and I focus on managing our home and finances. When I first approached him about paying off these debts early, he said to me, “it’s not going to happen by clipping coupons. We’re STILL here! We increased our income. We drive older cars.

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

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I came up with strategies to help us pay for yearly bills, large expenses, and we were able to pay off debts. 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. lined paper. calculator.

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