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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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And to be honest, we don’t regret it one bit, but things changed rather quickly in 2013 and we found ourselves with a lot of debt, not enough cash flow, and very little set aside for emergencies. Our bills and responsibilities didn’t waiver however, even though our income dipped. We made a lot of changes since 2013.

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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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We ran the numbers of the purchase and they looked great on paper, but paper doesn’t account for a new server, a roof leak, unexpected medical bills, and other calamities. 2016 & 2017 Update. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. I menu planned consistently to keep our grocery bills under control.

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How We Paid off Six Figures of Debt

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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. An Update on Medi-Share – September 2017. My husband drives a 2012 Nissan that we bought used in 2017 to replace a 2001 Honda Civic.

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

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His 2017 goal is to make $100,000 in online income. Her 2017 goal is to save $20,000 in cash. 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. Her 2017 goal is to earn $10,000 a month in online income. goals to get us there.