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Cherie Lowe

Through her blog Queen of Free, Cherie Lowe offers practical strategies for saving money and pursuing a debt-free life. She encourages her readers with her inspirational story of how her family managed to pay off a debt of more than $127,000. Cherie’s story has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, and she makes a weekly appearance as a savings expert on an NBC Television news affiliate in Indianapolis. Cherie is author of the book Slaying the Debt Dragon. She and her husband, Brian, have two daughters.

How Can My Spouse and I Get Out of Debt?

Many marriages are blessed with a spouse who is a live-life-to-its-fullest spender, while the other spouse saves each penny. But too often, husbands and wives end up feeling like they’re on opposing teams.

February 17, 2025

Conquering Debt (Part 2 of 2)

Brian and Cherie Lowe discuss their lackadaisical attitude toward finances during their first nine years of marriage and the moment they realized with horror that they were in over $127,000 in debt. They share the sacrifices they made, the determination they developed, and the challenges they faced when paying off their debt. (Part 2 of 2)

August 5, 2022

Conquering Debt (Part 1 of 2)

August 4, 2022

Husband and wife work through financial issues together on computer

Coping With Financial Crisis and Maintaining Your Marriage

Dealing with money problems in marriage can be a challenge. But the process of handling a financial crisis well — whether it’s an “act of God” or the result of poor choices — is basically the same.

August 14, 2018