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Royal Year in Review: 2012

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

December 31, 2012 By Cherie Lowe

January:

  • Sallie Mae’s Eviction Notice {She did have fair warning}
  • Get Out of Debt By Being a Cheerleader? {Where I reveal my sordid past}
February:
  • How to Pay Off All Your Debt: People Won’t Like You
  • Royal Ramblings: I’m Still Standing {Or At Least Semi-Seated}
  • How to Pay Off All Your Debt: Wait

March:

  • Four Ways to Save Money While Doing Your Laundry
  • 5 Tips for Shopping at Aldi
  • How to Pay Off All Your Debt: Run For Your Life {39 Days Remain}
  • 6 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Healthy While Paying Off Debt
  • March 28, 2012: We Pay Off FINAL Debt: A Royal Announcement . . .
We’re Debt FREE!!!! March 28, 2012
April:
  • Our Debt Free re{Birth} Story
  • Did You Just Hear Us on the Dave Ramsey Show?
  • WTHR 13 Story Link and Back Story
  • On Being on the Dave Ramsey Show
  • How to Pay Off All Your Debt: He Put His Hand in the Small of My Back
May:
  • Freedom Friday: One Month after You’re Debt Free
  • Gratitude Beyond Measure: Debt Free Party Recap
  • Frugal Living 101: 6 Ways to Save Before Nine
June:
  • 4 Ways You Can Renew Your Debt Slaying Journey
July: 
  • Why I Need to Know When YOU Are Debt Free . . .
  • A Letter to Future Debt Free You
  • WTHR Interview: Parents Look for Bargains in Back-To-School Shopping
  • Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipe + Tips and Tricks!
August:
  • Keys to Getting Out of Debt: Eliminate Distractions
  • Mocked or Discouraged from Paying Off Debt? Read This.
  • Weekend Sunrise: The Queen on 13 Every Sunday!
September: 
  • Welcome WTHR Weekend Sunrise Viewers: 3 Appliances to Maintain to Save Big Bucks
  • Welcome WTHR Weekend Sunrise Viewers: The Queen’s Top 5 Coupon Tips
  • Welcome WTHR Weekend Sunrise Viewers: Crockpot Tips, Tricks, and Ideas
  • Welcome WTHR Weekend Sunrise Viewers: 10 GREAT Homemade Household Cleaners
October:
  • Welcome WTHR Weekend Sunrise Viewers: 20 Dates on the Cheap
  • Welcome Weekend Sunrise Viewers: 6 Quick Tips for Saving on Halloween Costumes
We took a Debt Free Vacation!  It. was. awesome.
November:
  • Welcome WTHR Weekend Sunrise Viewers: Holiday Budgeting
  • The King of Free Shares 101 Ways We Paid Off $127K in Debt
  • We Wish You . . . Gratitude, Peace, & Freedom
December:
  • Wonderstruck: On Seeing the Face of God at ALDI
  • Welcome WTHR Weekend Sunrise Viewers: Saving on Gift Wrap
  • Frugal Ideas For Snow Removal, Deicing, & More!
  • Welcome Wall Street Journal Readers!
Here’s to many more Money Saving, Debt Slaying Posts in 2013.  Happy New Year to you and yours!

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My book is now available: Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After. You can also check out The Debt Free Devotional: 30 Days of Encouragement From the Bible For Those Paying Off Debt on Kindle.

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  • Margaret FeinbergMargaret FeinbergAuthor of Fight Back With Joy

    "Cherie Lowe is a gifted writer, researcher, and thinker who lives what she teaches. Her inspirational story reminds all of us that we don’t have to fall prey the debt dragon. Living debt free is possible if you follow Lowe’s sound and practical wisdom."

  • Ruth SoukupRuth SoukupLiving Well Spending Less

    "When it comes to saving money and paying off debt, Cherie not only talks the talk, but truly walks the walk! Sharing easy-to-implement ideas along with a dose of tough love, Cherie leads with the perfect combination of empathy and authority. If you are struggling to pay off debt, you won't find a better cheerleader."

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