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How to Become Debt Free: Our Full Journey

Christine — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 13:00:59 +0000

Last year we did what we thought was the impossible: We paid off just under $19,000 of debt in 10 months to become debt free except for our house! I …

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Track Your Progress with a Free Debt Thermometer + Other Great Ways to Visualize Your Goals!

Christine — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:00:30 +0000

Here’s what I think: If you want to be successful in reaching your financial goals, you need to be able to see your progress! A lot of people skip creating …

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5 Ways to Improve Your Financial Situation in 2019

Christine — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 14:00:17 +0000

I love the feeling of a fresh year! It’s a great time to set some goals and make some changes. And I always always set financial goals. The first year …

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How We Paid Off $18,832 in 10 Months

Christine — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:00:08 +0000

Y’all. WE’RE DEBT FREE!!! You’ll find me jumping around the house and celebrating! Even if you’re reading this years later, I’m probably still celebrating! I am completely thrilled and honestly, …

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Debt Free Journey Update #1: The Impossible Might Happen!

Christine — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 13:00:33 +0000

Our completely impossible goal is starting to look possible! We set a goal to pay off all of our debt by the end of this year: $15,732, which includes our …

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When to Save and When to Pay Off Debt

Christine — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:00:51 +0000

It can be a bit confusing deciding exactly what to do with your money. Should you invest it all in retirement? Save it up in a savings account? Or pay …

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How to Have Fun While You’re Paying Off Debt

Christine — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:00:30 +0000

Feeling deprived is not a good feeling. Often, people are turned off by the idea of paying off debt or reaching for a big financial goal because they want to …

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Debt Free Christmas Planning Guide

Christine — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:00:23 +0000

Close your eyes and dream of the future with me. O wait, you have to keep reading this, so keep your eyes open and dream with me…. It’s the day …

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How to Get Out of Debt (we’re in a bit of a mess…)

Christine — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:00:06 +0000

I hate to say it but our financial situation has been a bit rough lately. From my recent reader survey, I know that a huge percentage of you are frustrated …

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