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Family Balance Sheet
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Wonder what sets you apart from the people that seem to crush their financial goals? These folks didn’t corner the market on goal success either, instead they just got the task DONE. Their 2017 goal is to boost their savings rate and get their expenses down to $30,000 a year as they work towards financial independence.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
I went through Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University when I was 18 years old. That inspired me to be intentional with my finances and to follow Dave’s six steps. When my wife and I got married, we both made the decision that our first financial priority would be becoming debt free. We try to discuss finances once a week.
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Family Balance Sheet
JANUARY 20, 2017
She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Be sure to check out her website where she is offering a free finance workbook if you subscribe to her newsletter. emergency fund, so we started throwing what little extra we had straight. towards debt.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
I think communication and being on the same page really helped out. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? I’m the one who handles the day to day finances in the home. What are your financial goals now?
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 27, 2015
Together, we made the goal of paying it off early though. It’s important to be on the same page as your spouse about finances. I would break down and cry a few times, but he stayed calm, reminded me of our goals, and always gave me a say in opting out of it. Constant communication is so important. It creates momentum.
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