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Debt

A Journey Out of Debt ~ With Coupons!

February 6, 2010

One of my blogging goals this year was to write more about debt.  I have shared a bit about my debt history, but since everyone’s journey looks a little different, I wanted to share with you a fellow blogger’s perspective. The following is a guest post from Shelly of Coupon Teacher.

I am guest posting on [...]

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Get Out of Debt with Visuals

January 19, 2010

Mandi of Organizing your way is sharing 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010 all month long. Today she is tackling the topic of debt, a subject that really gets my blood pumping. Seriously. She asked me to share a bit of my personal experience in that area and I gladly agreed!
My husband and I [...]

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Just Say No: To Instant Credit

December 16, 2009

It’s pretty much inevitable. You are out shopping this time of year at a major retailer, and after your total is announced, you hear this next:
“Would you like to save XX% today by opening a [insert name of store] card?”
I always know when it’s coming. The cashier is smiling sweetly, and hoping you say “sure!”
They [...]

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FREE Credit Report Cards from Credit.com

October 5, 2009

With the ever growing problem of identity theft, it is so important to keep tabs on your credit history. In addition to Credit Karma, there is a brand new free service for those wanting to view a quick snapshot of their report.
I decided to check out credit.com myself, to see if it would be worth [...]

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Faith and Finances

September 30, 2009

The following is a guest post from Amy of The Finer Things in Life.

Keeping the Kingdom First. If we kept that phrase at the forefront of our minds as we go about the business of our days, what might we do differently?  Say differently?  Think differently? Spend differently?

When it comes to our finances, there [...]

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Dave Ramsey: Win a Starter Emergency Fund!

September 11, 2009

Hey, Dave fans! Starting 9/9/09, Dave is giving away a starter Emergency Fund of $999. Enter for your chance to win every day through September 18th.
I have never actually seen Dave giveaway money, and I think this is a great way to spread the word about the importance of having an emergency fund.
If you are [...]

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Deal Alert: $10 Dave Ramsey Resources

May 25, 2009

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know I am huge Dave Ramsey fan. His common sense advice has truly changed my family’s financial future.
Right now, in the Dave Ramsey online store, the majority of his helpful products are on sale for only $10 each! This is an average [...]

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Wash Your Hands of Over Spending?

April 10, 2009

This makes me giggle, so I just had to share it. My mother has a knack for finding unique gifts. During her recent visit, she left behind mini Easter Baskets for me and hubby.
This is what I found inside:
Hand Soap… and not just any soap!
“The Internationally Famous Dr. Harvey Quant’s Hand [...]

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Recap: Dave Ramsey Total Money Makeover

March 30, 2009

This past Saturday, my husband and I spent 5 hours with Dave Ramsey, and about 9,000 other “weird” people. Now that I have had a few days to digest all that I heard, I want to share it with my faithful readers!
Although I am well-versed in “Ramsey-speak”, having read his books, watched his show [...]

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The Importance of an Emergency Fund

March 23, 2009

Nearly every personal finance blogger has written about the importance of an emergency fund at one time or another. Today, I experienced that reality first hand.
One of my dogs, a rescued boxer, fell ill over the weekend. Unexplained symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting in a 2 year old dog are not good.
So off [...]

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