4 Ways to Start Getting Out of Debt This Weekend

Written by on December 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment
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Do you have debt? Have you thought about tackling it but aren’t able to get started? If so, you’re not alone. Even when you realize that you need to get out of debt, it can be hard to know where to start. So today, since it’s Friday, let’s take a look at 4 things you can do this weekend to begin conquering your debt. If you do these, then on Monday morning you’ll feel 100% better about where you stand because you’ll have some forward momentum and you’ll be excited about continuing your progress. 1.  Demand a lower interest rate [...] Read more »

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Saving Money on Renter’s Insurance

Written by on December 22, 2010 · 2 Comments
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Photo Credit: kowaleski This is a guest post by Jeff Orloff. Cutting insurance altogether is never a good idea, even when you are trying to save money. Unfortunately, one of the biggest myths when it comes to insurance is that renters insurance isn’t necessary so many people take a pass in order to budget that money for something else even if it means leaving the possessions you have accumulated over your lifetime unprotected from theft or disaster. When it comes to renter’s insurance, there are many ways you can cut costs so that your possessions are protected while staying within [...] Read more »

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Alleviate The Anguish Of Debt – Commit Yourself To A Frugal Lifestyle

Written by on August 20, 2009 · 3 Comments

This is a guest post from my good friend Clair Schwan from Frugal Living Freedom.  I hope you enjoy it and please go over to his site and check out all of the great information he has worked hard to provide you. ENJOY! If you’re in need of help with your debt, you’ll likely need help with your approach to living as well. Debt doesn’t sneak up on us and capture us one day. It slowly creeps into our lives because we allow it to happen. Quite often our lifestyle has encouraged it, condoned it and promoted it. We are [...] Read more »

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David Versus Goliath A.K.A. DEBT

Written by on August 14, 2009 · 3 Comments

This is a guest post by David from LifeExcursion.com.  For those of you who want to read about multiple topics, check out his blogging schedule below.  You can also subscribe to his feed here. Monday – Finance, Tuesday – Health, Wednesday – Minimalism, Thursday – Organization, Friday – Reviews (EOD review to come David?) The moral of his story is that you can kill the beast, you just have to DO IT! Enjoy! David Versus Goliath A.K.A. DEBT Like many of you, I have encountered the demon in the valley. It’s faceless, but we often can’t gain the courage to [...] Read more »

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Debt Free Friday Presents: A Total Money Makeover Success Story

Written by on August 7, 2009 · 13 Comments

This is a very special guest post from Michael Sitarzewski, who in September of 2007, became debt free using Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover.  I found his post in a tweet on Twitter, and after reading it, asked if I could share his story with all of you.  You can connect with him by visiting msitarzewski.com.  I hope his story motivates and inspires all of you to think BIG! If he can do it, why can’t you? 50K in less than a year!! WOW! How We Got Out Of Debt: From $50k To $0 In Less Than A Year Posted [...] Read more »

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