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My Word for 2021

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I wanted to reduce our non-mortgage debt, my clutter, my distractions, my impact on the environment, and my consumption of sweets. We paid off all of our non-mortgage debt in 2019, so we felt we could shift our focus to saving money for other goals, like retirement and college savings. 2019 Debt Freedom Plan Update.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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However, reality set in on April 1st and I’m now second-guessing that we have enough money set aside, so I have set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. We just finished paying off our non-mortgage debts and now we were considering taking out a car loan. More family time!

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Compare Current VA Loan Rates

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Active-duty service members who served 90 continuous days. Service members or veterans who have completed 90 days of active-duty service or six creditable years in the Selected Reserve or National Guard. Many factors influence the mortgage rate you’re offered, including the economy, your financial details and the lender.

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

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Household debt stood at $13,200,000,000,000 at the end of the third quarter of 2010 (according to a 2011 ‘‘Flow of Funds’’ report by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System). Increased financial literacy empowers individuals to make wise financial decisions and reduces the confusion caused by an increasingly complex economy.

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Carnival of Financial Planning – Money Management Edition #236 – May 11, 2012

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’ Financial Planning Ashley presents Should I Get Married with Debt? Maria presents Politics and economy in the Eurozone part 1 posted at The Money Principle , saying, “The people have spoken in France and Greece. Do you have thousands of dollars worth of student loan debt and/or credit card debt?

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

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Whether by bus, trolley, train or auto, the need to get to work hits everyone hard in a depressed economy. Shopping over your lunch hour can rack up mounds of debt, simply because impulse shopping involves random purchases of merchandise we have little need for. Smart Commute. According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S.

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5 Financial Mistakes Married Couples Should Avoid

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It can be so easy to run up thousands of dollars in debt just by using that credit card. Debt and an uncontrollable spending habit is probably the most common issue that causes fights between couples. Most people will not see eye to eye when it comes to how much credit card debt is acceptable. However, life is unpredictable.

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