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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This emergency might be one related to a natural disaster, or it might be a financial emergency, such as a job loss. Know where these items are, and make sure other family members know as well. If you can get to it, the right safe will protect the information from floods and fires, as well as other disasters.

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The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save?

Penny Pinchin' Mom

And there are tons of other benefits as well. Saving on Interest You will be decreasing your debt as well as the amount you’ll pay in interest over time, which is a good thing. It reduces the overall time that the interest will accrue as well as the balance on which it is calculated.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

It took me five years to pay off my debt but two of those years I had a job loss, I was taking care of my grandparents and I had lost my motivation and drive to pay off the debt. I ended up taking Financial Peace University as well. Consignment stores and auctions are a great way to buy clothes and furniture at low prices.