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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

Family Balance Sheet

2016 will be THE year. It has been my obsession goal since we found ourselves in a dicey situation back in August 2013. Between 2013 – 2015, we whittled that down and as of today we have just two loans left. Guidelines for 2016: 1. Make it a Necessities Only Year. What’s your financial goal for 2016?

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. As long as they enjoy these activities and do well in school, they can continue on and we will include them in the budget. 2016 Update.