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2012 Goals: Personal & Family

Family Balance Sheet

Recently, we were discussing that when the two of us write down our joint goals, we nail them every time. So on this looooong drive, we talked through our family goals and our own personal goals. My Personal Goals. Read one non-fiction book a month for either business building or personal enrichment.

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How to Build your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

If you’re able, maybe use some of your stimulous money to put towards building an emergency fund. I’m a big fan of online accounts, like Capital One 360 , that you will connect to your local bank. The post How to Build your Emergency Fund appeared first on Family Balance Sheet. Your future self will be grateful. .

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5 Steps to Succeeding Your Goals

Family Balance Sheet

As I planned my goals for 2012, I realized that I made only one goal for myself in 2011. Registration wasn't until May 1, so I would have some time to get back into running and build up some mileage.and change my mind if I wanted. I was racing to beat my personal goal of a 10 minute mile pace. Set a Specific Goal.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

When a building in our town went into foreclosure in 2012, we considered the opportunity to own. We crunched the numbers, spoke with our accountant, and after much deliberation and negotiation, we bought the building that summer. Our business was doing well and it seemed like the right time for us to buy.

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Your Best Summer Staycation

Shereen Travels Cheap

Maybe a historical building or home? My goal right now is to go to our Japanese American Museum, but I also haven't been to the Portland Art Museum in a long time, so I hope to get to both of those at some point. I'm a big fan of eating this way. Make a point to visit some that you haven't been to or haven't been to in a while.

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Build a Snack Stadium for the Big Game!

Nicoles Nickels

You can go as crazy as your imagination takes you when building your stadium, but here are some tips from Litehouse : Start building where you plan to serve, it’s hard to move once you’ve built it! Make goal posts from large pretzel rods that have been “glued” together with melted caramels. All opinions are our own.

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Meet Doug & Laura. They Paid off $23,000 in 16 Months. | Debt Free Stories

Family Balance Sheet

We knew the principles of Financial Peace University; however, we also met with a financial planner who was also a huge Dave Ramsey fan. Our goal is to meet with experts and ask them for advice. Who initiated the debt free goal? What are your financial goals now? I never think that I’m the smartest person in the room.

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