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    Red face New here..

    Hello

    Well...My name is Amanda, I am 22 years old, I live in Upstate NY, and I am very much in debt.

    Guestimate in the rage of $22,000. Most of which are delinquent.

    With the exception of two credit cards, and three student loans.

    Ive decided to no longer live like this, and Im going to do whatever I can to fix it.

    I've decided to join the Army.

    Im enlisting as a Human Resources Specialist, and Im going to use the paycheck and the enlistment bonus to pay my bills off. Im also going to take advantage of the tuition assistance (They'll pay ALL bills for you to go to school while you're in, up to $250 per credit hour, up to $4500 a year!)

    So, I'm moving in the direction of getting my life together.

    I cant wait to continue cruising this website, the information here is endless!!


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    Welcome! Glad to see you taking such a pro-active and positive step forward. We'll certainly keep you in our prayers for both safety in the military and financial independence.

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    Welcome to FV!
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    Hi and

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    Hi and I live in Central NY

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    Hi Amanda, welcome to the village.

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    Hello! Glad you joined us! You're sure getting plans lined out!! That is GREAT!

    Congrats on making a career choice...that can be a toughie. That will sure give you some great skills! And college, too!

    Keep us posted!
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    Full-time homemaker, part-time worker, college student. Always pinchin' pennies!

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    and from Florida! Glad you're here
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    cheers for taking steps to being debt-free.

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    Welcome to the Village!!

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    Amanda, hello and welcome to the Village.

    Thank you for your willingness to serve and protect your country.
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    I hope you find all the help & encouragement you need in the village!
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    to the Village!
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    Welcome to frugal village!
    No spend challenge: 10/30

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    frugal challenges

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    Waste no more food challenge

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