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

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post The Age Old Question: Should You Pay Off Debt or Save? Should you pay off debt or save? So, you want to get started on debt repayment so you can focus on other financial goals? Should you pay off debt or save?

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Learning to Save & Pay Off Debt | Guest Post

Saving Cents With Sense

She shares her own money saving journey with you to hopefully help inspire some that are just starting on that path. Let’s be honest, saving money for me has always been a struggle. Then more than a year ago something in me changed after a health scare and I realized that it’s important to pay off debt and save more than ever.

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5 Steps to CRUSH Debt + FREE Debt Payoff Goal Tracker

Family Balance Sheet

Did you make a goal to pay off debt this year? For many years, we made a yearly goal to chip away at our six figures of non-mortgage debt. It took us years to pay it all off, but we achieved it in 2019. This list became our personal Debt Freedom Plan. Paying off debt is not fun, in fact, it sucks!

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Money Matters: How to Prepare Your Finances for a Recession

Motherhood Moments

But in a recession, you’ll want to consider padding your existing savings — especially due to recent inflation that has pushed the cost of living higher. Assess your emergency savings today and explore ways to bolster them through possible side hustles or gig work. Prepare by paying off debt.

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Where we found money in March 2021

Family Balance Sheet

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I’m saving my plasma money for summer trips and activities. We use this credit card for almost all of our business expenses and we pay it off every month. I found $1681 and $3433.68, respectively.

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Remember, Slow and Steady Wins the Race

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ask yourself : Do you start saving or paying off debt with a superhuman resolve- determined to avoid all temptation- only to fall off the wagon and give up hope in a matter of a few days? Start with a reasonable savings goal, one that is manageable and yet still allow yourself some fun and luxuries.

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Where I found money in February

Family Balance Sheet

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. I’m saving my plasma money for summer trips and activities. Over the years, I have found money through rebates, refunds, online sales, and even the ground. Yep, I found a $20 bill on a morning run at the beach!

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