by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 31, 2016 | Debt
I can’t help but notice that our family has picked up some new habits. We’re marching our way out of debt this year. Our #yearofno motto has played a big role in helping us move towards debt freedom. But it’s not the only trick we’ve learned along the way!
That’s why I hope you’ll check out my new post, 7 Habits of People Winning the Fight Against Debt. Money Saving Mom’s Crystal Paine has graciously allowed me to share with her readers, so you can find it over there.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 26, 2016 | Debt
I glanced at the computer for the 40th time that morning.
The email tab stayed open all day long so I could see right away when I’d made a sale on eBay.
I loved the rush of the sale. I even made enough money to help us pay for a vacation.
But it wasn’t long before I had more items in stock than I was able to sell. And that led to a whole new ball of problems.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 19, 2016 | Debt
Ever since I started blogging about our #yearofno, I have gotten a lot of questions. Where did we come up with it? How does it work?
Well, #yearofno has made a tremendous difference in the way our family runs (for the better). So I want to share what we’ve learned, because I think you can benefit from it, too.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Oct 12, 2016 | Debt
Paying bills online is great, because it’s simple and saves the cost of a stamp and an envelope.
But sometimes you want that special satisfaction of writing a check for the last payment on a loan. You can write something snappy in the memo box, like “So long, suckers!”
Trouble is, these days that satisfying final payment is far off and fleeting for most of us car owners.
We sign on to loans that last so long they might as well have a seat at the dinner table.
If you’re getting a loan for a car, you want to make sure you don’t sign your life away. It’s not as popular these days, but there is still a way to get it done. Let’s look at the problem and some solutions.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Sep 17, 2016 | Debt
I don’t know if you’re as lazy as me, but I think many of us have a natural tendency to be at least a bit lazy! That’s why I wanted to share some ways I’ve taken advantage of my laziness. By using these three methods, I’ve found ways to save money over time.
You can read all about it over at Money Saving Mom’s website! Go check out 3 Ways to Handle Money for Lazy People.
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by Jamie Jeffers | Sep 14, 2016 | Debt
This year, I am on a mission to pay off a big chunk of our debt. We are on pace to get it paid off, but just barely. It’s such a hard fought battle, that we are using several different strategies to make sure that we win.
If 2016 is going to be our #yearofno, we want to make sure it is worth it!
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