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Our 2019 Financial Goal

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In previous years, I would create a long list of financial goals, only to have little accomplished by the end of the December. I almost stopped writing goals down altogether. In 2018, we decided to focus on just 2 main financial goals and before I share my 2019 goals I thought I would give you a recap on 2018.

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2012 Goals: Personal & Family

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It is a looooong drive, over the hills and far away, but it gives us time to talk. Recently, we were discussing that when the two of us write down our joint goals, we nail them every time. So on this looooong drive, we talked through our family goals and our own personal goals. My Personal Goals. Our Family 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. My financial goal is to save up enough to travel extensively (such as an around-the-world trip or maybe volunteering abroad for a longer period of time). My fiancé and I are getting married in less than two months.

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5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals

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As I planned my goals for 2012, I realized that I made only one goal for myself in 2011. I was racing to beat my personal goal of a 10 minute mile pace. Over the course of 2011, I learned some lessons about myself and how I respond to goals. 5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals. Set a Specific Goal.

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Being Intentional With My Time, Finances, and Food – My Goals for 2012

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I shared on the Couponing 101 Facebook page recently that my word for 2012 is “intentional” Despite making lots of goals, I tend to struggle with controlling my day-to-day actions to reach my desired goals. I really love making goals. I tend to set a lot of goals, but I rarely meet all my goals.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

When a building in our town went into foreclosure in 2012, we considered the opportunity to own. At my age, my parents had 20 years of kid-free living ahead of them to focus on their own career goals and to save for their retirement. However a few years ago, we found ourselves with too much debt and not enough cash.

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How to Create a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family!

Family Balance Sheet

The History of my Family Balance Sheet: I created my very first Family Balance Sheet many years ago to give my husband a snapshot of our household and business finances. My Excel spreadsheet listed our short-term and long-term account balances, our debts, and our short-term and long-term financial goals.

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