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2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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2018 Update. 1 – Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. Dave Ramsey suggests to have a starter emergency fund of $1000 while focusing on paying off non-mortgage debt. We have definitely dipped into this fund often, so I’m glad I strayed from his advice here. 1st Update in June 2014.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will. We even bought an online package years ago, but have since decided that we will have a lawyer draw up our will, medical directive, and power of attorney documents to make sure everything is in place legally.

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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. Make a commitment. . Making financial goals can be intimidating, but make a commitment to START…and continue on to the next step. Make it visual. Deacon, from Well Kept Wallet , says, you need to map out a step by step plan to make your goals happen.

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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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We have gone back and forth about moving up into a larger home, but at this point, it might not make sense. The student loan should be paid off by the end of 2018. Projected pay off date December 2018. Build up our Emergency Funds to 3-6 months of expenses. Make your own Freedom Plan. So what does this mean?

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