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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

After renting an office for 12 years, we had nothing to show for it and the space was starting to feel a bit cramped. The building offered so much potential, but needed a lot of work and we set out to renovate our dream office. We are communicating regularly. We were excited to cross this accomplishment off our bucket list.

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5 Lessons Learned When Our Finances Went Awry

Family Balance Sheet

Our small business was going well and we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property. But in August 2013, our business softened, renovations to our new building were more costly than planned, and we were now the owners of two mortgages, our home and our business. Communicate with your spouse.

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How our Debt Freedom Plan Prepared Us for the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

As the Family Office Manager , I handle the day-to-day finances for our family and I needed a way to communicate our finances to my husband. Our small business was going well, so we said so long to renting office space and purchased a commercial property in the summer of 2012. I still use my spreadsheet to this day! Storm #2: 2013.

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Legit Ways to Make Money for Christmas

Saving Everyday

Provide good communication, look presentable, be polite and friendly, handle the food with care, deliver on time, and you might even rack up some tips! He has stayed busy for three months now and has done everything from installing ceiling fans to fixing toilets to renovating a townhome. Rent a room in your house.

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