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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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They paid off $36,000 in debt and cash flowed graduate school. ’ Apart from our careers we’re very into cultural experience, LOVE big city life with all the culture and delicious food it provides and our greatest lament in moving to Western NY is that there won’t be the variety that our beloved Portland offers us.

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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When I graduated high school I went straight into the workforce as an accounting assistant, and did business school on nights and weekends. I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends. He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

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I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Many people don’t have the mentors I had in my parents, and they find themselves in financial trouble as adults simply due to a lack of knowledge. That’s not right. Readers, the floor is yours. ?

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Find out how Charissa and Her Husband Paid Off $7665 of Debt and Cash Flowed College

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I also wanted to pay off the student loans he had, and see him graduate without occurring any more debt. However, I did increase my food budget slightly at first, and more later, as wholesome, nutritious food is important to me. What are your financial goals now?

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