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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. I have written often about the importance of an emergency fund. year old Honda Odyssey with a new to us vehicle. I have been using it ever since.

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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

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When I was younger, I used to think that a higher income was the solution to most of my financial issues. My husband and I were graduate students with loans and credit card debt, and we were certain that a higher income would solve all of our problems. However, this isn’t always the case. I like travel. We both like to eat out.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. This will take us most of 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. Choose Thrift First.