Debt

Real stories of how to manage your money and conquer your debt.

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Living February 26, 2020

Step-by-step guide for taking a leap toward your debt-free dreams

Dannie and DJ Vann of Pennies to Wealth share advice for taking on debt and setting financial priorities.

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Living February 19, 2020

This couple went from RV to homeowners after paying off $130K in debt together

PHOTO: Cindy Zuniga, the founder of Zero-Based Budget, paid off $215,000 worth of debt in 48 months.

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Living January 23, 2020

A zero based budget helped this woman pay off $215k worth of student loan debt in 4 years

PHOTO: Chonce Maddox Rhea and her husband, Rhema, on a cruise during one of their wedding anniversaries. Chonce is a personal finance blogger and freelance writer who paid off $40k + worth of debt.

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Living January 22, 2020

This mom paid off $50k in debt, here's how she did it

PHOTO: Lauren and Kyle Mochizuki, of California, pose with their two children.

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Living January 6, 2020

How this family paid off $266K debt in 33 months

PHOTO: Amon Browning, 39, and Christina Browning, 41, say they were able to retire early using the FIRE method and saved millions of dollars in just eight years.

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Living November 1, 2019

This couple retired early using the FIRE method. Here are their top tips.

PHOTO: Mandy Velez paid off her student debt, totaling over $100,000, this October, and she held a "funeral" to commemorate the occasion

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Living October 15, 2019

Woman celebrates paying off her student loans with funeral-themed photo shoot

VIDEO: How a 25-year-old saved over $100K in just 2 years

Living October 14, 2019

This woman saved $100K before she turned 25. Here's how you can, too

PHOTO: Rebecca Jarvis's 5 tips to saving money during college

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Living October 8, 2019

Rebecca Jarvis' 5 tips to keep college students' personal finances on course

PHOTO: Lynn and Brian Brandow pose for a photo at Washington Square Park in New York in 2018.

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Living August 30, 2019

How a 40-something couple paid off $109K in debt in just 50 months