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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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We made some head way in 2014 but we have a LOOOOONNNNNGGGG way to go. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. How to Build a Starter Emergency Fund in 30 Days or Less | Jackie Beck @ The Debt Myth.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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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. 2014 Update. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Increase business emergency savings. DONE – 6/1/2014.