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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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Our business was doing very well, and we were excited about the opportunity to own a property outside of our home. As part of his baby steps, he does not advocate contributing to retirement until after you’ve paid off non-mortgage debts and saved 3-6 months of expenses in an emergency fund. What could possibly go wrong?

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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And to be honest, we don’t regret it one bit, but things changed rather quickly in 2013 and we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. Our bills and responsibilities didn’t waiver however, even though our income dipped. We bought our home in 2001.

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