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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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How to Achieve Your Financial Goals (tips from the achievers)

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Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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Between 2013 – 2015, we whittled that down and as of today we have just two loans left. Most importantly, we need to remember that the sacrifices that we make to achieve this goal are just for this year. What’s your financial goal for 2016? I wouldn’t wish that feeling on my worst enemy.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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And 2015 is no different. My husband and I make some financial goals at the start of every year. Most of them are related to our small business, my husband’s chiropractic office, but last January I got a bee in my bonnet about debt…thank you, Dave Ramsey. My Themes for 2015: 1. Debt Free Stories.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget. February Update.

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Shannon & Her Husband Paid off $22,000 in 9 Months

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Funny enough, after being so focused on saving for so long, I don’t think we really did anything but say a prayer of thanks! Definitely getting in the routine of making a zero-based budget EVERY MONTH and reviewing our finances together is an important habit we picked up that will be key to meeting all our financial goals.

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Meet Krista & Jon Who Paid Off $36,000 | Debt Free Stories

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What are your financial goals now? Currently our goal is to max out both of our Roth IRA accounts each year. We would also like to save $30k by May of 2015, which is a stretch but we like the challenge of it. I probably said to much as it is!

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