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Where we found money in April

Family Balance Sheet

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. Yep, I found a $20 bill while running on the beach!

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How to Recognize the Hidden Costs of Christmas & Trim the Fat

Saving Cents With Sense

If you’ve got dishes to prepare for the office potluck, dinner at the in-laws and Christmas morning breakfast—in addition to your annual holiday baking—you’ve got some big grocery bills that figure into the cost of Christmas. Start the New Year off right by making a commitment to save money and pay off debt.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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Happy New Year’s 2019: In January 2019, we were down to one final non-mortgage loan, so we created just one financial goal for the year—-to pay off that last non-mortgage debt by December. We engaged in many strategies to find extra money to put towards the debt: We cut cable TV and our land line.

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

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Angela & Jeff’s Debt Free Story. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt. Meal plan and cook from scratch – I’ll do a weekly meal plan and then only go to the grocery store once.

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

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Jacki, from The Debt Myth , stresses to give yourself a break, because YOU get to decide what’s right for your life. In 2017, we are committed to paying off the next loan, and by the end of 2018, we will pay off our final non-mortgage loan. ” Pay off Debt. S = Be SPECIFIC.

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Find out how Lydia & her Husband Paid off $36,000 in Debt in 2 Years

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She blogs about living a limitless life on a limited budget at Frugal Debt Free Life. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. So I take the clothing or grocery budget and stretch it as far as I can. How did you celebrate when you became debt free? Jason is the nerd.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you. Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. 20 Tips for Frugal Living.