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Debt Free Living

DAY 3 OF 5

  1. Commit to Stop Borrowing
    List the name of a friend, family member, or mentor who can help to hold you accountable. 
  2. Save $1,000 for Emergencies
    It may seem counterintuitive to begin with saving, rather than paying down debt first, but many people get into debt because they didn’t have savings to draw from in emergency situations. Be sure to share with someone when you've completed the first step. It's important to not only be held accountable, but to also acknowledge your accomplishments along the way!
  3. Make a Budget
    List monthly expenditures.
    List monthly available income
    Calculate your Net Spendable Income (NSI)
    Place NSI amounts into categories
    Track expenses
    Evaluate, adjust, and repeat
  4. Make a Debt Payoff Plan
    1. Track every purchase.
    2. Wait 30 days before making any major purchase.
    3. Spend less on utilities.
    4. Drive smarter—bundle trips to save on gas and shop for the best gas prices.
    5. Buy more to spend less—a food co-op or warehouse membership may help save money in the long run.
    6. Use less entertainment—cancel cable or entertainment subscriptions or check out books from the library.
    7. Cut down on data—limit what kind of cell phone plan you have.
    8. Use cash only for shopping. 
  5. Trust God. 
    Can you recall a moment where the promise of 1 Corinthians 10:13 has occurred in your life? I want you to continue to meditate on 1 Corinthians 10:13. Pay close attention as you continue this financial journey. Be on the lookout for one of your own moments related to finance. When that moment arrives, be sure to return to this section and document it.
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Debt Free Living

Debt-Free Living: This five-day video study will show you how to begin tackling your debt. It starts with addressing the real issue. (Hint: it's not money.) Then, it introduces practical tools to help you take the first ...

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We would like to thank Crown Financial Ministries for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://www.crown.org

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