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The most important money lessons my dad taught me

Parents are our first teachers. One dad wanted to ensure his children would remember these bits of financial advice.

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Girl dad streamlines debt to take his daughter on a dream vacation

Jeremy felt shackled by high-interest debt. Until one call helped him discover how his home might provide the solution.

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Learn how this freelancer got rid of over $17,000 in credit card debt

He spiraled, he got help, he conquered. Kevin got rid of $17,000 in credit card debt, and you can too.

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Financial educator slashes $20K of debt to become a first-time homeowner

How can you go from $20,000 of credit card debt to getting the keys to your first home? Tamara did it and here's how..

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Couple consolidates $30,000 of debt to make their family dream a reality

Achieve member Leah and wife Lynn used a personal loan to deal with their debt to make fertility treatments possible.

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Redefine what financial freedom means for you and your bank account

It’s not about living a life without debt—ask yourself what would make you feel more independent with your money.

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Healing my relationship with money saved my marriage

Healing your mind, body, and soul includes developing a positive relationship with money that doesn’t lead to shame.

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How Melissa got rid of $47,000 in debt in 39 months

Melissa was an emotional spender, falling into a debt spiral to “keep up with the Joneses”. Until she called Achieve..

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Great-grandmother crushes over $23,000 in credit card debt

Wanda was overwhelmed by constant debt collection calls. Until one phone call gave her the relief she needed.

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How one woman eliminated $22,000 in credit card debt after a medical emergency

Here's how one woman overcame over $20,000 of medical debt.