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2012 Financial Goals

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We talked through some issues and opportunities for our business and our personal, family, and financial goals. We are still working through some numbers and there might be some adjustments in the timelines we have given ourselves, but these are our financial priorities for 2012. Our 2012 Financial Goals.

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What to Do When You and Your Spouse Have Differing Financial Goals

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We bought a house in 2012; we both have fulfilling careers and we have two little dogs that we consider fur babies. Despite our intertwined lives financially, we hadn’t combined finances up until recently. If it’s $200 each, then I could put that $200 toward a future travel fund, and he could put it toward his own goal.

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What are YOUR Financial Goals? | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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By the end of the month, my goal is to help you have a detailed financial plan for your family. We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: List your SMART financial goals.

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Marriage and Money: 5 Tips To Reduce the Money Arguments

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I'm participating in Women’s Money Week which is about encouraging women to speak up about money, take control of our finances, and reshape our financial future. Women’s Money Week will run from March 5th-11th, 2012 on WomensMoneyWeek.com — coinciding with International Women’s Day. Make Clear Financial Goals {Together}.

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Meet Carrie. She Paid Off $14,000 in Debt in 14 Months.

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I did the regular budget audit and cut things out like entertainment, fast food, and going out with friends. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? The daily finances are handled my me, but my husband and I have weekly money check-ins and monthly budget meetings.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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In September 2019, my husband and I accomplished our biggest financial goal in our almost 20 years of marriage. How we got to six figures of non-mortgage debt: In the summer of 2012, we found an opportunity to purchase an office building for our small business. Groceries.

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Update #1: Our Debt Freedom Plan

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It happened in 2006 and again in late 2012 to early 2013. We tightened our budget, got laser focused on turning around our business, and shoveled any extra cash into our savings. What financial goals are you working towards? Are you making headway with those goals? Financial Freedom Marriage and Money'

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