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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. Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. We have been using this system ever since.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Get out on the Rail Trails – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer. 40 Summer Desserts.

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

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Yep, we’re newlyweds and eloped together in December 2013. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. I started Careful Cents and used that as a platform to find freelance writing opportunities. He leaves most of the financial goals up to me, but we make the decisions together.

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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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Tell us about yourself. I am used to moving a lot! And I cut back on lifestyle – cooking food at home, taking the bus to work vs driving and paying for parking, etc. Share your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Where are you from?

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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. Shop with a list, and not just for food.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

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Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! How on earth could I pay off *more* debt, if even servicing the monthly minimums was causing me anguish? There was only one way to find out!

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

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towards debt. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. loan was paid off and we had that much extra to go towards the second. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. categories.

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