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Money Tip: Reprogram Your Way of Thinking About Your Expenses

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Crystal Groves

One of the main reasons I started The Money Drain is because I used to be REALLY bad with money. I’m talkin a 525 FICO score with a couple thousand dollars in debt driving a 1978 Ford Bronco and spending $80/week … Continue reading →

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Success Story: I Paid Off $18,000 in a Year

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Crystal Groves

CNN Money posts about a woman who paid off $18,000 worth of debt in a year. I ride the bus. A lot. Usually, twice a day. That has saved me approximately $1,400 over the past year. In January 2010, I … Continue reading →