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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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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. We have been using this system ever since. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. To get started, gather the following: pencil.

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

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Richard of Frugality Magazine , where he shares frugal living tips for financial freedom. Tell us about you and your family. 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!

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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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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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You will learn exactly what settings, plugins, and themes he uses. Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Refinance Your Mortgage and Pay the Same Amount? Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? They knew they needed food but it was mug night!

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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. Thank you, Carrie, for being so honest with your Debt Free Story.

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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?