We know becoming debt free is a worthwhile goal, and once we’ve bought in to the idea it’s a quick jump to the question: ‘how do I pay off this debt as quickly as possible?!’ On this episode we’re talking about some strategies and approaches that can help make big dents in our payoff journey.
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Notable Notes:
What the Internet has to say:
This article from Money Under 30 gives us tips on the mindset necessary and some tools for getting out of debt more quickly
What Jen + Jill have to say:
- Confront it
- Earn enough to get out
- Tools- debt consolidation
- Change the behaviors that got you there
- Might mean some extreme things (especially related to school)
- Tools to help:
- Balance transfer (some pitfalls: need excellent credit, need to not get into MORE debt)
- Credit counseling and debt management
- National foundation for credit counseling
- Accredited debt relief
More from the Internet:
This article from Every Dollar provides us with some of the easiest ways to pay off debt quickly
More from Jen + Jill:
- Write down all your debt
- Save $1,000
- Never go back
- Make a budget
- Create a debt payoff plan
- Celebrate along the way
BILL OF THE WEEK – Thank you Brittany for sharing your bill about how you paid your entire 6month insurance up front AND saved some money in the process!
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Lightning Round
One thing no one told you about paying off debt
- Jen- my friendships would change
- Jill – that I could do this – it was a worthwhile goal
Wrap-Up:
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