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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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Aside from the mortgage, we also added equipment and renovation loans with the purchase, and we had a student loan. This side hustle income was mainly used for the fun stuff, such as camping, home renovations & repairs, and needs for our kids. We’re STILL here! What could possibly go wrong? We drive older cars.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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We have been using this system ever since. A zero-based budget is planning for every single dollar of after-tax income. I highly suggest using a separate paper calendar from your normal planner to eliminate any confusion. Use old receipts, bank statements to get an idea of how much you must spend. lined paper.

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