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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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Finally, we are able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and are more motivated than ever to pay off these final two loans. We have more important things to do with our money besides sending a large portion of it to the creditors every month. I think I’ll survive. Choose Thrift First. Earn Additional Income.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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For the past two years, I held monthly accountability challenges on the blog. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. How to Make This the Best Gardening Year Ever | Kendra Spencer @ a Sonoma Garden.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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I want to challenge myself to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Save a starter Home Emergency Fund. It’s not quite 3-6 months of expenses, but will do until we get to #6. 2017 Update.