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Where I found money in February

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I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. This money is going towards our summer beach vacation. 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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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

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We put any extra money that would come in toward our debt. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. Make paying off debt a priority. If you’re going to get serious about becoming debt free, you have to make that your first priority.

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Recycle USA Printable Coupon: Get 2 Cents More Per Pound on Aluminum

Birmingham Bargain Mom

This is a great way to earn extra cash towards bills, paying off debt or even special vacations -- selling metal or aluminum cans.

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Cool Things I Read This Week

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reader Asks About Selling Home to Pay Off Debt – [link] I agree. The Luxury of Vacation [link] #. Paying Debt vs. Saving Money [link] I say pay off debt. High Cost of Being a Moron: Round 2 [link] via @ sustainlifeblog We have all made our mistakes.

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Friday Links – Fridays Are Just Another Day

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Any one heading somewhere warm for a winter vacation? Paying off debt is hard to do. Read John’s post about his stumbles on the way to paying off his debt at The Money Principle. Do know that once my life stabilizes I will be back to being your support and fan on a regular basis.

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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 never stopped taking vacations, but our trips were mostly camping in our pop-up or renting a beach house with other families.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. They’re all designed to help you save money, pay off debt, and achieve your financial goals, so please take advantage of them.

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