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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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I won’t rehash our health insurance story here, because I have written extensively about it and INCLUDED OUR NUMBERS. We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. Read our Health Insurance Story: .

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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By the summer of 2013, we found ourselves in a pickle–we had too much debt and not enough cash flow. 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. Health Sharing Ministry.

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Meet Tracy, a Single Mom Who Paid Off $41,587 | Debt Free Stories

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The company I had worked at for 12 years when I started my journey in January 2013, announced it would be making significant job cuts summer 2013. I’m working on baby step 3 (3-6 months emergency fund) while paying cash for my new home projects. Was there a particular event? What are your financial goals now?

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