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Living that Debt Free Life
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Personal Finance Challenge - August - Play a Mins Game
Aug 1

Aug 1 Personal Finance Challenge - August - Play a Mins Game

That Debt Free Life
Debt, 2019 Finance Challenge

I have compiled 12, one-month challenges to get your 2019 financially on track. Join me as we tackle debt and take control of our money together in 2019!!! Come check out August’s Challenge!!

Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps Explained
Jul 20

Jul 20 Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps Explained

That Debt Free Life
Debt, Money 101

I talk a lot about Dave Ramsey’s baby steps and what step I’m on. In this post, I explain Dave Ramsey’s amazingly straight forward plan to building wealth and obtaining financial freedom.

Ten Things to Eliminate From Your Budget Today
Jul 13

Jul 13 Ten Things to Eliminate From Your Budget Today

That Debt Free Life
Budgeting, Saving Money

Want to speed up your debt pay off? Find extra money to save or invest? Stop wasting your money? Consider eliminating these 10 things from your budget today!

June 2019 Monthly Spending Report and Debt Update
Jul 5

Jul 5 June 2019 Monthly Spending Report and Debt Update

That Debt Free Life
Debt

Recapping my June budget, sharing my full monthly spending report and debt payoff update. Come see how I spent every penny in June, find out how much I have left to pay on my debt free journey, and what category I decided to splurge and blow $100 on.

Personal Finance Challenge - July - Set Your Year-End Financial Goals
Jul 1

Jul 1 Personal Finance Challenge - July - Set Your Year-End Financial Goals

That Debt Free Life
Debt, 2019 Finance Challenge

I have compiled 12, one-month challenges to get your 2019 financially on track. Join me as we tackle debt and take control of our money together in 2019!!! Come check out July’s Challenge!!

How I Saved Money In May
Jun 29

Jun 29 How I Saved Money In May

That Debt Free Life
Saving Money

Here’s a peek of what we did in May to reduce spending, increase income, and save money, on our goal to become 100% debt free by year end!

15 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Anything
Jun 22

Jun 22 15 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Anything

That Debt Free Life
Saving Money, Frugal Living

Ever go to Target to just get one thing and come home owning the whole store? Impulse shopping can sometimes get the best of any of us. Here are 15 things you can ask yourself before making a purchase to curb those impulse buys and keep you on budget.

How To Start Budgeting When You Have No Idea What You're Doing
Jun 15

Jun 15 How To Start Budgeting When You Have No Idea What You're Doing

That Debt Free Life
Budgeting

If you’ve never budgeted before or if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, the idea of starting to budget can seem pretty overwhelming. In this blog post, I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know to get started with your first (or next) budget. And, I break it down step by step.

Ten Ways To Stay Motivated on a Long Debt Free Journey
Jun 8

Jun 8 Ten Ways To Stay Motivated on a Long Debt Free Journey

That Debt Free Life
Debt

When you lose your motivation to pay off debt and feel like throwing in the towel, here are 10 things to do to help you stay the course.

May 2019 Monthly Spending Report and Debt Update
Jun 5

Jun 5 May 2019 Monthly Spending Report and Debt Update

That Debt Free Life
Debt

Recapping my May budget, sharing my full monthly spending report and debt payoff update. Come see how I spent every penny in May and find out how much I have left to pay on my debt free journey!

Ten Frugal Father's Day Ideas
Jun 2

Jun 2 Ten Frugal Father's Day Ideas

That Debt Free Life
Frugal Living

Creating a meaningful Father’s Day doesn’t have to bust the budget. With a little bit of thought and time, you can create a memorable Father’s Day that doesn’t break the bank. Come take a peek at 10 frugal ideas to celebrate Dad in ways he’ll actually love.

Personal Finance Challenge - June - Reduce Your Eating Out Budget
Jun 1

Jun 1 Personal Finance Challenge - June - Reduce Your Eating Out Budget

That Debt Free Life
Debt, 2019 Finance Challenge

I have compiled 12, one-month challenges to get your 2019 financially on track. Join me as we tackle debt and take control of our money together in 2019!!! Come check out June’s Challenge!!

How I Saved Money in April
May 25

May 25 How I Saved Money in April

That Debt Free Life
Saving Money

Here’s a peek of what we did in April to reduce spending, increase income, and save money, on our goal to become 100% debt free by year end!

35 Free or Frugal Summer Family Activities
May 24

May 24 35 Free or Frugal Summer Family Activities

That Debt Free Life
Frugal Living

Making memories with your family that you will cherish for a lifetime doesn’t have to break the bank. Here, I’ve compiled 35 free or frugal summertime activities your family will love!

April 2019 Monthly Spending Report and Debt Update
May 18

May 18 April 2019 Monthly Spending Report and Debt Update

That Debt Free Life
Debt

Recapping my April budget, sharing my full monthly spending report and debt payoff update. Come see how I spent every penny in April and find out how much I have left to pay on my debt free journey!

Three Things We Did To Increase Income On Our Debt Free Journey
May 11

May 11 Three Things We Did To Increase Income On Our Debt Free Journey

That Debt Free Life
Debt

Increasing your income is one surefire obvious way to speed up your debt free journey. But how? Here are three things we did to generate some extra money to send to debt and help speed up our debt payoff.

Five Things We Cut To Save Over $3,500 A Year
May 4

May 4 Five Things We Cut To Save Over $3,500 A Year

That Debt Free Life
Saving Money

Check out 5 easy budget cuts you can make to save over $3,500 a year!

Personal Finance Challenge - May - 15 Days of No Spend
May 1

May 1 Personal Finance Challenge - May - 15 Days of No Spend

That Debt Free Life
Debt, 2019 Finance Challenge

I have compiled 12, one-month challenges to get your 2019 financially on track. Join me as we tackle debt and take control of our money together in 2019!!! Come check out May’s Challenge!!

Ten Affordable Mother's Day Ideas She'll Actually Love
Apr 28

Apr 28 Ten Affordable Mother's Day Ideas She'll Actually Love

That Debt Free Life
Frugal Living

Creating a meaningful Mother’s Day doesn’t have to bust the budget. With a little bit of thought and time, you can create a memorable Mother’s Day that doesn’t break the bank. Come take a peek at 10 frugal ideas to celebrate Mom in ways she’ll actually love.

How to Pay Off Debt Using the Debt Avalanche Method
Apr 27

Apr 27 How to Pay Off Debt Using the Debt Avalanche Method

That Debt Free Life
Debt

Using the debt avalanche is a popular debt reduction strategy that makes the most sense mathematically and can significantly speed up your debt pay off progress. Come take a look as I explain this debt pay off method, with step-by-step instructions.

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The Latest on Instagram from @thatdebtfreelife

Inspired by one of my IG besties, @aunt.kara, I made a list of all the trips i hacked in 2022 and what’s on deck for 2023. 

$23,000 worth of travel in 2 years!! 

I never traveled like this before learning to travel hack. I’ve been hacki
Got paid last Friday, so what did I do? Invested! I sent $800 to my IRA, maxing it out for the year!

Investing every pay day is one of my top money non-negotiables and it’s how I’m going to be able to retire a decade early—even tho
Want some free money?! Then open up a high yield savings account TODAY! 

HYSAs pay wayyyyyy more interest on your savings than a regular savings account. 

It’s a simple move you can take to make more money each month without having to work fo

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