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Our 2017 Debt Freedom Plan Update

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As I reflect back to January 2016, I started that year pretty determined to pay off the balance of our non-mortgage debts. Unfortunately, we did not hit that goal and in part, have made some major changes to our Debt Freedom Plan. Our Debt Freedom Plan Started in 2013: The year 2012 was quite exciting for me and my husband.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. This is our very last non-mortgage loan and we send an extra payment every month as part of our Debt Freedom Plan. I’ll apply that money to the debt. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

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Philip from Deliver Away Debt shares his story: How I Delivered Away My Debt. Life has a tendency to make drastic changes quickly, and if you do not have a plan or idea of how these changes might change your life, you are going to be in very deep trouble. A Reverse mortgages has both advantages & disadvantages.&#.

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2012 Financial Goals

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Four hours of uninterrupted time is a luxury, so we took advantage of it. Increase our Monthly Debt Payment. We have set a goal date of July 2015 to pay off all of our debt. Increase Family Emergency Fund to Six Months Salary. Our 2012 Financial Goals. Finish Will. No more excuses. Just get it done!

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Find Out How Olivia & Her Husband Paid off Their Mortgage in 33 Months

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Today’s Debt Free Story is from Olivia. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We are both planners and despise wasting money on debt/interest, which is what led us to pay off our mortgage as soon as we could! How much debt did you pay off?

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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We take advantage of anything we can get if it is free or cheap, but do we need to? Kristen from My Dollar Plan reminds us Why You Should Tell Your Family About Your Debt. When you can’t fit all your investments into tax advantaged accounts, which investments should be given priority: stocks or bonds?”

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Good Financial Cents: What to Watch For With Debt Settlement Companies Considering using a debt settlement company? Here’s some tips to be wary of when trying to consolidate your debt. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? Instead of giving in, they used it as an opportunity to pay down debt!

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