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Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free - Part 7


Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free
 
 
To enjoy life.
 
Debt has a way of diminishing our quality of life.  It often takes the enjoyment out of the simple things in life.  After piling up debt after debt, we spend half our lives just paying the cost of interest, in addition to repaying the debt.
 
 
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Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free - Part 6


To pay for college without adding more debt.
 
Many kids and adults never have the opportunity to go to college, because of heavy debt loads, even though it is a necessity in today’s world.  The average American household pays $100 a month in just credit card interest alone.  Just think what could happen if […]

Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free - Part 5


 
Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free
 
 
 
To have money for repairs. 
 
If you own or even rent a home, you will need money for repairs and general upkeep.  Some examples of possible repairs are a leaky roof, a squeaky furnace, household appliances such as the washer, dryer and refrigerator, and other necessary repairs on […]

Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free - Part 4


Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free
 
 
To maintain a healthy marriage.
 
Finances are said to be the number one cause of divorce today.  This isn’t having money or not having money.  It has to do with how we handle our money, our discipline, our integrity, our responsibility for it and our accountability in handling it.  […]

Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free - Part 3


Nine Reasons to Become Debt Free
 
 
 
To stay mentally healthy. 
 
Clear thinking and peace of mind cannot be taken for granted.  It is hard to have clarity of thought and difficult to make good, logical and well-reasoned financial decisions when you are stressed under a burden of heavy debt.
 
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