January 2010

Where Are the DIY Product Posts – Stacy Answered

I recently moved all my homemade posts to a different domain to make it easier for everyone to find, and to separate the two differing topics of homemade DIY Natural products and personal finance.

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Auto Financing After Bankruptcy – Marlon Answered

by Matt Jabs

DFA reader Marlon had his bankruptcy discharged last December but needs to repair or replace his unsafe vehicle. How much should he save… and is financing even an option for him? What should he do… what would you do?

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2 Giveaway Winners To Announce!

by Matt Jabs

Promotional giveaway items for January 2010 included $100 cash, and a copy of the solid new personal finance book Your Money Ratios. Come find out who the two lucky winners are!

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Credit Financing and Deferred Billing – Kate Answered

by Matt Jabs

Credit financing by way of promotional deferred billing is a powerful marketing tool to turn browsers into buyers. Should we finance the purchase or save and pay cash instead?

Help DFA reader Kate decide…

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Current Giveaways on DFA – January 2010

by Matt Jabs

Today I wanted to bring to your attention all of the current giveaways going on here at Debt Free Adventure.

Make sure you check out each giveaway and enter to win accordingly. Don’t worry, they’re pretty darn easy to enter.

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My Birth as an Investor

by Matt Jabs

I have begun investing. Yes I still have debt. No I have not abandoned my stance on debt reduction before investing. No I have not slowed my aggressive debt reduction strategy. So what gives? Come find out how and why I recently began investing while still in debt.

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Credit Card Balance Transfer Advice – Bender Answered

by Matt Jabs

With all the credit card interest rate increases and credit limit reductions consumers are having more and more trouble shifting around existing credit card debt. DFA reader Bender has a zero percent credit card but needs help deciding how to transfer the balances around accordingly. Check it out and offer your expertise…

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Help With Debt – Which Loan do I Pay First – Evan answered

by Matt Jabs

Like me, Evan is really anxious to pay of his debt. Today he wants to know which debt he should pay off first and how he should structure his debt repayment plan. I channel the wisdom of personal finance gurus such as Dave Ramsey and Flexo to come up with a solid plan for Evan to follow. Come see what you think…

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Your Money Ratios – Review and Giveaway

by Matt Jabs

This is the first personal finance book I reviewed publicly – “Your Money Ratio’s: 8 Simple Tools for Financial Security”. Check out the review and a gracious giveaway of the book.

Come on in for your chance to win

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Our Financial Goals for 2010

by Matt Jabs

2010 will bring more debt reduction as we look to pay off our Lending Club loan and shift our focus to our 2nd mortgage. We also hope to diversify our income by increasing side hustle earnings. Heck… my wife might even start her own business in 2010!

Come on in and check out our financial goals for 2010…

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Student Loan Debt vs. Retirement vs. Savings – Dave Answered

by Matt Jabs

Dave switched careers, is working a full-time job while earning his masters degree in the evenings, and is planning for his upcoming wedding. He is taking on student loan debt and is wondering if he should begin paying it off rather fund his 401k or build savings. Let’s examine his situation closely and offer some advice.

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