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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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My goal has always been to live well on less while achieving our big financial goals. My plan is to use this cash first as it will come to term around the same time we will need to make the first college payment. Airlines Refund of $400 + $200 credit We flew to Florida in March to visit family.

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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. We used (and currently still follow) Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps. We have also stuck to the cash envelope method to help us control our variable spending. What are your financial goals now?

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

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Get started: Define your personal and financial goals. Buyers should think about things like when they intend on moving and what they want in a home — amenities, ideal location and how long it could take them to save for a down payment,” says Edwence Georges, a real estate agent with RE/MAX in Westfield, New Jersey.

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Find out How Drew & Farrah Paid off $200k of debt, including their HOME

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Then we re-took the class and never looked back. We took a mini vacation to Florida. Drew was the “spender” and used to buy tech toys, gadgets, etc. What are your financial goals now? Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? Watch their Debt Free Scream here!

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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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My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota. I am used to moving a lot! I am now back living in South Florida. Re-examine and shop around for car insurance every so often – I saved $1200 this past year for the same coverage. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash.