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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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Did you make 2018 financial goals ? My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. If we complete them early, we’ll move on to 2 additional goals that are on our radar. Family Camping to Watkins Glen KOA. Restaurants.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

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We will cut back, but it is unrealistic for me to say we won’t eat out at all this year. I’ll do my best to follow my own advice, 10 Ways to Save When Eating Out , and we will bring snacks, bag lunches, and drinks whenever we can to save money. What’s your financial goal for 2016?

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

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How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending.

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Frugal February

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How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, .

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How to Conduct an Effective Family Financial Analysis

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Do you keep your family in a survival mode? The key out of this is to start changing your perspectives about money and become more effective and responsible in handling your resources properly. Why You Should Conduct a Financial Analysis. Arranging a family financial analysis is very important to long term financial success.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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Personally, budgeting has allowed us to control of our money, reach financial goals, and start planning for our dream life. If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . If you have financial goals, budgeting will be an important tool to reaching those goals.

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How to Start The Year off On the Right Foot Financially

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Do a review of your finances this month to set monthly financial goals for yourself and your family. Monthly goals are better than yearly goals, because a month is a short enough time that you will actually stick to them. Whatever the goal, make sure it’s attainable during that month and realistic.

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